Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”
– Unknown
Inspiration, passion, creation, excitement
Overview
A Chance to prove how much you want something
The ace of wands is a card of promise— but not a guarantee. Something is about to shock your entire system towards a new endeavor. This card speaks to movement, whether physically, creatively, spiritually or otherwise. The only thing that can squelch the spark of this ace is complacency. It’s very much a card that says to follow your instincts, and go where the wind takes you.
Will you follow your gut or keep playing it safe? The time for bold action is upon you. Be brave and set forth.
Symbolism
An illuminated hand emerges from grey clouds gripping a branch adorned with sprigs of leaves. Behind the hand is a landscape of green, fertile ground. There is a castle on a hill to the left, and on the right between the trees a way-finding post points to different directions of travel. A river divides the land between the post, and the castle. In the far back of the image, mountains can be seen reaching into the skyline.
Meaning
The time to act is immediate
This is the moment you should be moving forward. This card is the gun going off at the starting line. It’s the command to go forth and start this new thing you’ve been thinking about. There is no time but the present, and here you are in all your glory.
An idea that is the catalyst for a new way of life
Something has done a little more than sparked you interest, it sparked your will completely. It seems to have come out of nowhere, but you are completely engulfed in its influence. Chaotic thoughts of how amazing this could be rush through your mind as you think about how you can bring this idea to life. New life is being channeled into your lungs and it feels like the freshest air on the highest mountain you’ve ever stood on.
This idea has the potential to become and enterprise. Not only that but it can alter your life and image dramatically. Express your will the only way you know how; in a hail of fire.
Eureka
It may feel like a lightning bolt just re-wired all the neurons in your brain. The creative right side of your brain is firing like an eight-cylinder engine. It’s full steam ahead; you are drive, you are inspired, you are ready to go the moment this epiphany struck your mind.
A rush of adrenaline fills your face as your idea unfolds into great dimensions and places. Its like you can see breadth of where this can go. But where do you start?
Altering your image
This card is a sign you’re about to do something that will alter your public image, and increase rapport to your name. This is a grand opportunity to be successful on your own.
Don’t let this inspiration be a flash in the pan. Make a plan and write down your ideas and dreams. The stars will align for you.
Trail Blazing
More than anything, this card marks an endeavor that will change your life completely from here on out. Whether by providing a different perspective, experience, or trial by fire.
Ace of Wands Reversed
Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.
– Voltaire
Blocks, delays, demotivated, directionless,
The Ace of wands in the reversed in the sensation of anxious, pensive, energy. It’s the pregnant pause in our actions— instead of in our speech. Alternatively, it could symbolize a failure to follow your instincts on something.
The silence before the start
Pause. Your incessant champing at the bit is doing nothing but breaking your teeth. Relax, take a deep breath. While you are desperate to make moves, there are still things waiting to unfurl before you can make actionable steps towards your goal.
A missed Cue
Alternatively, you may have missed the cue to go all together. You were deaf to the opportunity to move forward. It maybe time to look inward at your instincts so you don’t miss the call for action next time.
Complacency leading to irritability
You were sick of your old way of life, yesterday. You are craving newness and something more revolved around your ideals. What you want more than anything, is to chase your own dream and not the dream of another person. Whether it’s a side gig to make money, or your passion in a nontraditional craft. You’ve been desperate to be happy and fulfilled in a long time and have been searching for that light that would make it obvious.
Setbacks
Alas, there are set-backs and unexpected hang-ups. The timing is not right for this endeavor at the moment. Whether the market is bad, or you are not well enough to give up a good chase; there is something missing to this puzzle to bring it to its greatest success.
Too many paths forward
Look at all the options, all the ways this can go, how this decision will alter your reputation, and the repercussions of every action you take in your plan from here on out. This dream can be yours if you’re really willing to buckle down for it.
