Queen of Wands
Your brightness and confidence draw people in. Step into the spotlight.
- Card
- Minor Arcana · Wands (Fire)
- Upright keywords
- Confidence, Charm, Warmth, Independence
- Reversed keywords
- Jealousy, Selfishness, Moodiness, Self-centredness
- Yes or no
- Leans yes
Traditional correspondences Element: Water of Fire / Golden Dawn: Queen of the Thrones of Flame / Thoth: Queen of Wands / Pisces 21° to Aries 20° / Sephirah: Binah (Understanding)
Upright meaning
Your brightness and confidence attract others. Take the lead role.
A queen sits on a throne decorated with lions, holding a wand and a sunflower, with a black cat at her feet. The Queen of Wands is warm, confident and magnetic. Upright, she encourages you to shine: be visible, speak up and lead with enthusiasm. Your energy inspires others.
Reversed meaning
Jealousy and mood swings may show. Look after your own mood.
Reversed, her fire burns too hot or too low. Jealousy, demanding behaviour or insecurity may surface. Take care of your own needs and confidence without competing with others.
For ways of reading reversed cards, see how to read reversals.
Love
Attractive, confident and warm. A passionate partner.
Jealousy or possessiveness. Trust yourself and your partner.
Work
Leadership, creativity and confidence. You stand out.
Burnout or competing for attention.
Money
Confident and generous with money.
Spending to impress.
Relationships
Sociable and inspiring. People gather round you.
Moodiness or needing to be the centre.
Health
Vitality and a strong presence.
Overextending yourself.
Tarot does not diagnose physical conditions. If you have symptoms that worry you, please see a doctor.
Mind and spirit
Self-assurance and joy in being yourself.
Insecurity hidden behind bravado.
As a person
A confident, charismatic, independent woman or person.
Someone jealous, demanding or temperamental.
Timing
Within a few weeks, a chance to act with confidence arrives. In the calendar, mid March to early April is also a guide (roughly March 11 to April 10).
Advice
Shine and lead with warmth.
Tend your own fire without burning others.
Questions to ask yourself
- Where can I let myself shine?
- What do I need to feel confident?
- Am I comparing myself with others?
A common misreading
The Queen of Wands isn’t only about women. She is confidence, warmth and self-expression in anyone.
The story of this card
The Queen holds fire with understanding. She knows how to keep a flame burning steadily and share its warmth.
The Waite deck’s picture and symbols
In the Waite deck the Queen sits on a throne carved with lions, holding a wand and a sunflower. A black cat sits in front of her, a symbol of her intuition and independence.
History and differences between traditions
The black cat is a Waite–Smith addition; older Queens of Batons simply hold a sceptre.
Words for today
I shine with warmth and confidence.
I can feel secure without competing.