Queen of Wands tarot card meaning

What the card shows

A queen sits on a throne carved with lions, holding a wand in her right hand and a sunflower in her left. A black cat sits at her feet, facing us. Behind her hangs a cloth decorated with lions and sunflowers. She looks relaxed, sure of herself and completely awake.

Queen of Wands upright

The Queen of Wands is the card of warm, confident presence. She knows what she wants, says so, and brings other people along with her. Upright, it describes leadership through enthusiasm, self-belief and generosity. It favours showing up fully, taking up space and trusting your own instincts.

Keywords: confidence, warmth, determination, charisma

Queen of Wands reversed

Reversed, the confidence is shaken or turned sour. It can describe self-doubt, jealousy of someone who seems to have it easier, or the exhaustion of being everyone's source of warmth. The card asks you to tend your own fire first, because nobody can light others on an empty hearth.

Keywords: self-doubt, jealousy, burning out

In love

A confident, warm, attractive presence, yours or someone else's. The card suits being direct about desire. Reversed, it can describe insecurity or possessiveness, and asks what reassurance you actually need.

At work

Leadership, networking, running your own show. The card favours being visible and decisive. Reversed, it points at overcommitment or a loss of nerve, and suggests one thing you can do well rather than five done hurriedly.

When you are deciding

Ask what you would choose if you fully trusted yourself. The Queen of Wands favours the bold option you can stand behind, and the people who are glad to see you thrive.