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ACE OF WANDS

CREATIVE FORCE ENTHUSIASM CONFIDENCE COURAGE

Actions

USING CREATIVE FORCE

inventing a better way

expanding your potential

opening to greater possibilities

conceiving a dream

expressing yourself

stimulating your imagination

allowing a talent to unfold

coming up with a solution

Reversed

Early Phase: You may have a chance to be creative. An original idea may materialize. Someone may come up with a novel approach. A venue for your talent could open up.

Late Phase: The opportunity to use creative force is fading. The chance to do something new is past. The support for original ideas is disappearing. Creative moments are less frequent.

SHOWING ENTHUSIASM

feeling fired up and eager

creating an aura of excitement

being ready to tackle the world

inspiring others

sustaining optimism

giving 100 percent

Reversed

Early Phase: You may have a chance to be enthusiastic. An inspiring occasion may occur. Someone may present an exciting proposal. You may back a winner. Support may start building.

Late Phase: The opportunity to be enthusiastic is fading. You're less eager to take part. The ride seems to be over. You're no longer up for the challenge. There are fewer reasons to be optimistic now.

HAVING CONFIDENCE

believing in yourself

feeling assured of your abilities

being sure of success

having high self-esteem

having faith in your path

knowing things will work out

Reversed

Early Phase: You may have a chance to show confidence. An opportunity to prove yourself may be on the way. A test of your skills may be coming up. Your belief in yourself may be put on the line.

Late Phase: The opportunity to show confidence is fading. The moment to convince someone has passed. You can't demonstrate your certainty now. People are no longer focused on your performance.

PROCEEDING WITH COURAGE

tackling a challenging task

going beyond your limits

being true to your beliefs

daring to take a stand

facing your fears

going for it

Reversed

Early Phase: You may have a chance to show courage. You may have to face a challenge. A time of testing may be approaching. You may be asked to take a stand.

Late Phase: The opportunity to show courage is fading. You're no longer being challenged. The test of your mettle is past. The fearful situation is ending.

Description

The Ace of Wands is a symbol of possibility in the area of creativity, excitement, adventure, courage, and personal power. In readings, it shows that a seed of bold enthusiasm has been planted in your life although you may not yet recognize it. When the seed sprouts, it could take almost any form. It might be a creative idea, surge of optimism, or need to act boldly. On the outside, it could be an offer, gift, opportunity, encounter, or synchronistic event.

When you see this Ace, examine your life to see how its potent, confident energy could work for you. Be daring and brave. Sometimes you have to risk to get what you want. Look for the path that will excite you and push you beyond your limits. Seize the initiative, and let your enthusiasm take you to new heights. Wands are the suit of individual power and fulfillment. This Ace tells you that a time of passion is beginning. You will be able to assert your best for all to see.

The Ace of Wands is also the card of creativity. Under its influence, you can become a conduit for inspiration and invention. Forget tired, worn-out solutions. You have the chance to be original. Trust your own creative potential, and there will be no end to what you can achieve.

Ace-Ace Pairs

An Ace-Ace pair shows that a new spirit is entering your life. It draws on the energy of the Ace of Wands—creativity, excitement, adventure, courage, personal power—plus one of these:

Ace of Cups—deep feelings, intimacy, attunement, compassion, love

Ace of Swords—intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity, perseverance

Ace of Pentacles—prosperity, abundance, trust, security, groundedness