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What does the Ace of Wands tarot card mean?

THE ACE of Wands is an interesting and exciting card to draw.

Whether you pull it in a spread for yourself, do a yes or no card reading, or watch your favorite tarot card readers on YouTube or TikTok, you'll want to know what this card means.

A hand emerges from a cloud holding a wand
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A hand emerges from a cloud holding a wand

What does the Ace of Wands mean?

If you pull the card upright (meaning that the image is facing toward you), this card is full of possibilities.

The wands suit in the tarot is symbolic of both magic and fire.

The fact that this is an ace card represents a new beginning.

Ace cards all fall at the beginning of their suit, represented by the number one, and this one, in particular, may come as a spark of creativity or a stroke of genius.

It can also stand for getting on board with someone else's grand plan or saying yes to new adventures.

This card is one of action too, and when it shows up in your reading, the universe is telling you to go for whatever your biggest dreams may be.

What is the symbolism of the Ace of Wands?

The hand holding out the wand comes brightly against the sky, showing that your passions and the things you want to make happen are enveloped in light.

The hand is symbolic of the universe gifting you with the wand.

The fact that the wand is made of wood and creates fire is representative of our willpower as human beings-- AKA, the spark you need to make your dreams come true.

The leaves from the bottom of the wand represent the shedding of your old motivations, passions, or ideas.

The newer leaves on the wand represent new life being brought into your world.

A different variation of the Ace of Wands card
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A different variation of the Ace of Wands cardCredit: Getty

What does the Ace of Wands mean if pulled reversed?

If the Ace of Wands comes out reversed in your reading, it can mean that you're already on a recently started journey but feeling a bit stagnant.

Instead of getting excited by the energy of the card, you may resonate with feelings of restlessness, being stuck, or a lack of passion.

This isn't necessarily bad; it simply means that it's time to pause and question why you're feeling that way.

In most cases, simply taking a moment to take a step back can allow you to re-evaluate what path you're on and if it's the right one.

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