Knight of Wands tarot card from the Simply Tarot deck

Knight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

The Adventurer Knight

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Passion • Adventure • Impulsiveness

A young and impulsive male eternally searching for another quest, another adventure. He will never find normality fulfilling; always desiring something out of the ordinary. As a knight in shining armour he is easy to fall in love with. Be mindful though, it his love of adventure that is attractive; a relationship between you could prove difficult.

The Knight of Wands is immensely seductive and it is very difficult to escape his charm. The Subject may have met or become involved with a young man who is rather unpredictable and spontaneous. It is these characteristics: his love of life, adventure and passion that draw people close to him. The Knight will head in to any situation without any real concern for the consequences of his actions and that is what makes him quite a dangerous figure.

Although this Knight is attractive and admirable, if he stays around, he could prove to be a bit of a disappointment. The initial attraction and charm is superficial. Commitment and routine do not bring out the best in him. He constantly has one eye on the opportunities open to him and he’s a 'never say never' kind of person. If the Knight comes up to represent the Subject they may be tempted to set off on some new journey or take up some new, adventurous pursuit.

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Love & Relationships

Passion surges forward recklessly, impatient with hesitation or emotional caution. Attraction feels exhilarating, consuming and difficult to resist, though consistency may still be lacking beneath the intensity. Some people chase desire simply to avoid standing still with themselves.

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Material Life

Action surges forward impulsively here. Someone may be chasing freedom, opportunity or excitement so intensely that practical consequences struggle to keep pace behind them. Instability often disguises itself as adventure while the heart is still intoxicated by movement.

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Notes from the Artist

The Knight of Wands is a handsome young man with all the energy of a youngster who is looking for something but has no real vision of what that might be. He is riding through open countryside and looking around (representing his love of quest hunting). He craves adventure and attention (he holds his staff straight up almost as a indicator that he is the one that can take on any new task). He is known for being very attractive and passionate (the red/warm colours which dominate the image - including the horse - represent these traits). However, normality and routine do not sit well with him and he moves on as soon as he feels bored (he is riding at a fair speed - shown by the wind in his hair and the horse's mane). This Knight represents an unreliable figure, if staying power is what is required.