Staves (Wands)


Tarot
Meaning Reverse
Ace Creative ventures and physical action are initiated. Leadership potential comes with self-sacrifice. Power and activity. Sacrifice is require to produce creativity.. Destruction of a creative venture. Consequences of actions not fully understood. Anger. Possibly the end of a physical state-onste of illness, recovery from illness.
Two A battle of opposing forces takes place, within oneself or with another. Domination-power over others. Domination by others. Resentment leading to aggression.
Three Undetakings are accomplished with knowledge and business acumen. Benefits are reaped from organizations or enterprises. Carelessness. Arrogance and obstinacy. Help offered may be unreliable.
Four Prosperity and joy. Real estate or a new home is significant. Incomplete happiness.
Five Ordeals, tests, or competition, and could represent a lawsuit. Love of competition. Fraud or trickery. An ordeal may change for the better.
Six A task that requires hard work or "battle" is represented. Adjustment of action, lifestyle, and creativity bring well-earned success. Efforts are rewarded. Fraud. Trickery. Indecision. Laziness. Rejection of potential. Efforts ignored.
Seven Strong action, strength, and challenge. Self-reliance is imperative. Indecision. Anxiety. Cowardice. Hesitancy or procrastination resulting in loss.
Eight Action regenerated, sudden action, and hasty decisions. The phallic nature of this card could represent a love affair or a sudden marriage. Violence. Jealousy. Discord. Delay.
Nine Reserved strength for the task at hand. preparedness results in eventual victory. Resilliance and recovery from an illness are indicated. Consciousness of actions leading to great strength Unpreparedness. Weakness. Ill health. Bending to the wills of others.
Ten Completion of a creative work and its presentation for judgement. Living up to the creative nature in oneself is burdensome. There are excessive pressures and problems to be resolved. Goals are met at the expense of others' needs. Selfishness brings oppression. Intrigues. A person with no scruples. Losses.
Page News of love or a lover is imminent. There is a present a faithful, loyal friend or an active dynamic personality with a strong, fiery temperament. A situation may require immediate action. Indecisive, unstable and theatrical person. Violent nature given to temper tantrums. Superficial and untrustworthy news or actions.
Knight An impetuous person-unpredictable, active, alert, with a very sensual nature. There is the need to act quickly, without warning. Alertness and creative thinking are essential. Cruelty. Torture. A jealous person with great anger. A situation that requires caution. Immediate emotions should not be acted out.
Queen A person who inspires us in a positive direction. This person is also warm, affectionate, charming, and is also authorative and determined. This person may be a patron of the Arts. One should take on the virtues of this person or be inspired to do so. A jealous, decietful person who is also treacherous. A person who creates obstacles. A situation that prevents creativity. Absence of inspiration. Fickleness. Resistance. An offence quickly taken as an excuse to break a promise.
King A man of strong, admirable character who is paaionate and courageous. He may be hasty at times, but is a good lover. A marriage or love affair may take place. Passion and courage come into play. A severe, dogmatic individual. Violent temper. A situation of cruelty and sadism.
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