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Connie's Tarot Primer |
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The Suit of Wands is the other suit in Tarot around which there is some controversy. It is the old Ceremonial versus Natural Magick issue again. In my school of Magick, which is Natural, Wands represent the element of Fire. Ceremonial Magicians place Air in conjunction with Wands. Refer to the first paragraph of the Suit of Swords for further clarity on this issue. I personally do not practice Ceremonial Magick because of its Judaic-Christian roots. I am not passing judgment on anyone's philosophy, I'm just saying, it's not for me! Wands, to me, represent growth through change. Think about a forest fire. It rages through the trees, altering the forest. It certainly isn't pleasant while it is happening, but it leaves the woods cleansed by burning off the deadwood and turning it into ashes to fertilize new growth. Many seeds actually require fire to germinate. We have those seeds within our souls too. New things cannot grow if we do not release the deadwood now and then. The Suit of Wands gives us insight into our courage, passion, lust and change. Remember, we need to care passionately about a situation in order to set changes in motion. Then, we need the courage to see it through to the end we lust after. In a reading, Wands help us to see where change is taking place in the querant's life. We can also see how dynamic the situation is as Wands represent action. Fire also corresponds to sexuality. You can see how phallic the Ace of Wands is in this deck. If a woman asks about a new lover and the King of Wands comes up, she won't be disappointed! But reversed, he spells TROUBLE! A temper and a dose of irresponsibility will be mixed with all that sex. If you are reading about a person's career and the Three of Wands appears it is a good sign. The querant's "ship is coming in" and growth will follow. In the Five of Wands we see chaos caused by everyone trying to grow at once in different directions. When the Pip cards come up reversed, just like the Trumps, the basic energy stays the same, but the lessons are less desirable. For instance, take the Eight of Wands. This card represents growth and change through travel. Reversed, there is still travel, but the growth and change comes from the difficulties experienced on the way. Remember reading Tarot is an Art. Don't rely on the books too much! When the cards start talking to you, put the books away! Do not second guess your own interpretations. |
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The Suit of Wands |
