The Ace of Wands is a turbine of passion, willpower and manifestation. It ignites the furnace of creation and compels the querent to pursue a new path in life, brimming with visionary excellence, exciting projects, and the irrepressible desire to design a life a little less ordinary.
In the Rider Waite deck this Ace is shown as a single tree branch with delicate leaves budding, symbolising the incipience of new life and the birth of new plans.
The branch also appears to resemble a flame, which is fitting given that the suit of Wands is often associated with the fire element and it is this heat which propels the querent into a novel and thrilling direction.
In a love reading this Ace symbolises a passionate and thrilling new romance. It often appears in “love at first sight“ situations and characterises relationships which are full of passion, physical intimacy, joint projects, and an effervescent lust for both love and life. This card frequently appears in the readings of couples who together form an unstoppable force and their individual creative talents continue to keep the embers of their love aflame. The Ace of Wands may also appear when two lovers have initially met as friends. If you are on the lookout for love, be aware that you may find it through a person whom you either consider a friend or meet through friends.
Amusingly, the depiction of the Ace of Wands is quite phallic and so indicates virility, masculine power, sexual desire and achieving goals through sheer force. More literally it can indicate a great degree of sexual activity. Be warned, however, that passion can soon cool and that more supportive elements are required for a relationship to survive, not merely animal attraction.
In a work reading the Ace of Wands is a highly positive indicator of success, particularly for those who are entrepreneurial. It symbolises fresh creativity, an abundance of ideas, and the vigour to put plans into action. It often appears when someone is being offered a new direction at work or new projects to undertake. Grab the opportunities while you can. The only caveat is that persistence is required to keep the flames of your enterprise burning.
Positive Aspects: creation, passion, power, virility, new projects, lust, excitement, new life path, manifestation, thrilling and productive friendship
Negative Aspects: hasty action, purely sexual desire, lack of stamina
