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by Beth Owl's Daughter
The Tarot suit of Wands represents the element of Fire. Full of the
summer sun's energy, the wands may also be depicted as arrows, staves, or
spears.
The lessons and key words of this suit are concerned with creativity and
energy, how to develop these qualities and, by taking action, turn
inspiration into reality. In many decks, they are shown as phallic-looking tree branches with new leaves sprouting from them, representing
the power of the life force, symbols of growth, passion, and power.
That life force is often associated with Fire. We call it "the spark of
life," the "inner fire." We "burn" calories and "burn" with passion.
When Wands turn up in a reading, look for action, growth, and change. By
Air we are inspired, but by Fire we make and do. The Wands are
harbingers of creativity, transformation, passion, desire, and laughter. The magical wand is the tool of the focused will, with the ability to
initiate change, transform reality, and illuminate the dark.
In many traditional decks, the colors found in the Wands cards are, not
surprisingly, full of yellows and reds. And the illustrations show much
activity, including celebration as well as struggle.
In fact, the Wands are an acknowledgment of the human need to strive, to
struggle and to triumph over challenges. It is through such struggle
that we grow. The lesson of Wands is to take action, to rise to the
occasion, to act with daring and passion.
If there is a dark side to all this sunny energy, it is that refusal to
act, especially on our own behalf or according to our beliefs, leads to
being burdened and stuck. The Wands show that we must claim our power,
even if it leads to controversy and even confrontation. As long as we
balance our striving and desire with the compassion of Cups, which I will
discuss next time, we will not suffer burnout, but we can expect success.
As you bask in this bright fiery Summer's heat, resolve to let the Wands'
guidance show you how to act with courage and to shine your passionate
inner light brightly. The Wands invite you to chase away any gloom that
holds you back from your most creative, daring dreams! |
