The Wands Suit

The Symbol:

Conjure the image of the legendary Merlin of King Arthur's Camelot or else Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. What crucial instrument of power was neither mage ever without? A long piece of wood that each used to channel his extraordinary powers.

The legendary magical wand (or staff) of the mighty wizard serves as the symbol for the transmissive Fire element of the Wands Suit. Why are wands typically fashioned out of wood? Wood serves as the ideal conductor for the destructive and transformative power of fire.


In tales of myth and legend, the magic wand graphically portrays this powerful combination of phallic masculinity with fiery force. Just as the magician masters the art of change in conformity with the will, so the wand is traditionally his (or her) most well known tool for transformation; therefore, Wands govern the realms of creativity, desire, and power.

Astrological Correlation: The Fire Signs Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Seasonal Celebration: Ostara (Vernal Equinox), Easter

Cycle Story: When the God travels to the Underworld and returns to reunite with the Beloved

Court Card Characters: Risen King, Eostre, Dionysus, Mary Magdalene

Ace of Wands

Two of Wands

Four of Wands

Six of Wands

Eight of Wands

Ten of Wands

Prince of Wands

King of Wands

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