Tarot can teach you about yourself; help solve problems; inspire you to make the most of your day; unpack what's going on in your relationship, and if you have a tricky choice to make, shed light on the real issues involved. But first you have to learn the meanings of the cards. And there are 78 of them, which can be overwhelming. This month, I again picked a card at random to share its message.
Ace of Wands- Rider Waite Deck - Major Arcana
The card shows a white hand emerging from a grey cloud The hand grasps a sturdy wooden branch bursting with green leaves, some of which are falling to the ground. In the background, a castle sits on a hill. A peaceful looking river flows through a natural scene with green trees and grass.
Aces are always about new beginnings and fresh energy. Wands represent the fire element - passion, excitement, ability/desire to take risks, have fun, be spontaneous, make things happen. A card of action, rather than thinking things through.
Some key concepts for the Ace Wands are:
• A new burst of life force – creative, exciting, courageous, powerful
• Can be very sexual – new passion, new desire.
• A new risk or adventure
• Trusting intuition and being spontaneous
Here are my Ace of Wands card interpretations for the three most common tarot questions/situations - work, love and health.
1) WORK/MONEY
Enterprise, action and unbelievable opportunity are yours with the Ace of Wands. This is the original magic wand, so if it’s turned up in your cards today, make sure you wave it confidently and create some magic. Everything is possible right now. You are unstoppable. Incredible as it may seem, some will still waste this opportunity!
2) LOVE/RELATIONSHIP
Is this a wand or is this a phallic symbol? No matter – its effects are the same. You are unstoppable right now, so don’t waste this opportunity. If you’re looking for love, sex or passion – you’ll find you have magnetic powers of attraction. If you’re working up the courage to take the next step in a relationship, there’s no time like the present.
3) HEALTH/WELLBEING
You are a powerhouse of energy. This potent card promises new beginnings, fresh growth, healing, a positive outlook and feelings of being unstoppable. Make the most of it. You cannot sustain life at this pace permanently, so enjoy it while you can. Aces are about new beginnings, so if you need to kick start a diet or exercise program, just do it!
If you have a set of tarot cards, pull out the Ace of Wands card, take a good look at the picture and think about what it might mean for you right now.