Wands represent movement and action, passion, high energy and enthusisasm and inspiration.

There are lot of symbols in wands tarot whose meaning if known makes the interpretation of cards easy.

Some of the common symbols in wands cards are castles, horses, sea, boats etc...

Castle

Castles are a uniquely european development, born of the need for shelter and security during medieval times.

In wands, Castles appear in Ace, Two and Four of Wands.

The castle primarily indicates protection and safety. But its meaning changes in context of different cards. In wands, Castle represents.

  • Opportunities in Ace of Wands
  • Comfort Zone in Two of Wands
  • Stability and Home in Four of Wands

Boats or Ships

Boats represent Travel, Movement and Progression. In wands, boats are found in Three of Wands

Horses

Horses signal royalty and achievement. To own a horse is to have some level of wealth and status. This applies to six of wands symbolism.

However, the Knight horses are supposed to symbolize initiative and hard work.

Finally, there is a horse on the Death card. In contrast to the other horses, this one does not have a positive meaning; it is meant to represent one of the four horses of the apocalypse and is symbolic of death and destruction.

Wreath

In ancient Greece and Rome, laurel wreaths were worn on the head of Emperors as a sign of victory and triumph. While they're not seen often on the heads of men these days, they can often be found hanging outside of the front doors of homes. If you notice one, see this as a Universal sign that you are on the right path and a win is soon in your future.

The meaning of victory and triumph also applies to wreath symbolism in wands in Four and Six of Wands.

Sea

In three of wands symbolism, The sea symbolizes all of life's challenges and opportunities.

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