The INDIAN TAROTS

Queen of Wands illustrates the reader’s power and authority over their situation. If this card appears in your spread, take it as a green light for all of your ideas. Bring together a trusted team of friends and work to make your vision a reality.

The Queen of Wands sits elegantly on her throne, fully in command of her situation. Unlike the Knight of Wands, The Queen is a leader and manifests her vision from a position of authority. Her legs and arms are squared, suggesting a relaxed and alert posture. She is comfortable with her power and ready to act whenever it is required of her. A jungle cat sits at the Queen’s feet. They are found in deccan plateau. In India, for instance, they are worshiped as the manifestation of the divine feminine because Ma Shashthi (protector of children and caretaker of pregnant women as per Hindu culture) rides a cat. Relating to the Queen, the jungle cat reveals her cunningness and wisdom.

The Queen holds a sunflower in one of her hands. In juxtaposition with the black cat, the sunflower illustrates life. The sunflower reiterates the theme of fertility despite a hostile environment. Like the cat and sunflower, the different hills in the background further reiterate the yin yang relationship in the Queen of Wands. Like most paradoxical elements in Tarot, the two hills reveal a harmony in opposites. One side is green western ghat, other side is yellow and muddy deccan plateau.

The Queen wears a red shoe on her left foot. Because the left side is associated with the subconscious. The color red also reveals the Queen’s passion and connects her to the red plumes of the Knight and Page of Wands. Her right feet cannot be seen. The gray foundation below the Queen’s feet illustrates the unbiased nature of the Queen’s judgment. While the Knight is erratic, the Queen is composed. She weighs all situations equally in order to gain the best results. The Queen sits on a red throne decorated with lions engraving, symbolizing fire and strength. The throne notably extends beyond the bounds of the card, showcasing the Queen’s reach in power. By extending beyond the top of the card, the throne also connects the Queen to the heavenly realms.

Upright meaning

This card often represents confidence, leadership, and independence. It suggests that you’re in control of your life and your passions, and that you’re able to inspire and motivate others. The card encourages you to be bold and assertive in pursuing your goals.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate insecurity, lack of confidence, or a need for validation. You may be struggling to assert yourself or to trust your own instincts, or you may be relying too much on others for support and guidance. The card suggests that you may need to work on building your self-confidence and trusting your own intuition.