The INDIAN TAROTS – Knight of Wands

The Knight of Wands leaps into the card in pursuit of some magnificent vision. He rides a red horse that resembles the element of fire and clings to a wand that guides the way. The Knight’s face is stern, suggesting his command of the dynamic situation. When this card appears in your deck, take it and run to manifest your ideas.

Upon first glance, the image of the Knight of Wands appears chaotic due to the horse leaping in the air. On closer inspection, however, the rider is in complete control of the situation. He holds onto the reins tightly and looks forward with a stern face. Like the calmness in the Page of Wands, the mastery of the Knight of Wands reveals the spiritual maturity in the card. As was stated before, the Wands suit is associated with the element of fire. The horse in the Knight of Wands is illustrative of that element due to its reddish color and wild demeanor. Like most knights, the Knight in this card is wearing armor. His armor is illustrative of the protection he has under the wand suit. Like the Nagas on his tunic, the Knight is resilient in hostile environments. The Nagas connects the Wand suit with the element of fire because, according to Hinduism, the Nagas are a half-human, half-snake species that live underground in fire without getting hurt. They reiterate the theme of resilience through conflict.

Flowing out of the Knight’s helmet is a red plume. This plume symbolizes the Knight’s passion and willpower. The tunic that the Knight wears is full of symbolism that gets at the core of the Wands suit. First, the color yellow helps the Knight blend into the background, illustrating his connectiveness with the world around him. Second, his tunic is decorated with various Nagas. Throughout the Wands suit, the landscape has shifted between a green plain and a yellow plateau (Deccan Plateau). The plateau lacking greenery, is not meant to represent the absences of life, but rather the resilience of it. Despite living in a hilly and dry area, the Knight thrives, using his wit and willpower illustrated by the wand. This resilience in a waste land is further illustrated by the hills in the background

Upright meaning

This card often represents passion, adventure, and boldness. It suggests that you’re ready to take action and pursue your goals with enthusiasm and determination. The card encourages you to follow your instincts and embrace new experiences.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate impulsiveness, recklessness, or a lack of follow-through. You may be jumping into new ventures without fully considering the consequences, or you may be struggling to stay committed to your goals. The card suggests that you may need to slow down and think things through before taking action.