Knight of Wands in Love
Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart by Elliot Adam
Elliot Adam, author of the well-loved Fearless Tarot, now guides us through one of the most complex human emotions: love. From the hilarious and completely relatable opening pages Elliot takes our hand reassuringly has he reveals the secrets of love in the cards.
He’s taken a few extraordinary approaches to the material.
First, he gives equal attention to the reversed meanings of the cards, a rare if not unique occurrence. This puts them on equal footing instead of regulating them to the “less than” pile. Second, in addition to the general meaning of each card, he provides meanings for the cards in the areas of: New Relationship, Long-term Partnership, Intimacy, Seeking Romance, Desires for both upright and reversed.
The Knight of Wands can be exciting in a love reading, or so I’ve heard. There are an equal number of stories about how this Knight can be, well, let’s just say, trouble. Let’s see what Elliot has to say about the upright version of this card
Knight of Wands
The Knight of Wands seizes each day with a spirit of adventure and vitality. He (or she) might leave you breathless after your first passionate encounter. The Knight of Wands loves physical activity, movement, and change. He will likely be athletic, enjoying sports or working out. It goes without saying that he also loves sex. His self-confident presence oozes energetic virility. The challenge the Knight of Wands presents is also what makes him so desirably attractive, his roaming spirit of adventure. The Knight of Wands will maintain his freedom for as long as he humanly can. This is not to say that the Knight of Wands can’t fall in love or make a commitment one day. However, he must be at a life stage when his “wild oats” have been satisfactorily sown. Waiting for this Knight can take a very long time… At his best the Knight of Wands is thrilling, sexy, confident, honest, free-spirited, travel-loving, and open-minded. At his worst, he is rebellious, non-committal, evasive, impulsive, and unfaithful.
In a Love Reading:
New Relationship
The Knight of Wands represents a thrilling new romance that’s hard to stop thinking about. There is an insatiable quality to this attraction and this person will always leave you wanting more. Try not to get too “clingy” with the Knight of Wands, or your heart could break. He (or she) may spend years traveling, dating, or moving from place to place before settling down.
Long Term Partnership
The Knight of Wands symbolizes a relationship that has been a wild ride. The very fact you got this person to commit to you is a wonder. Your partnership thrives through travel, freedom, and a change of scene. This card can also signify a long-distance relationship, or a partnership in which both partners spend a lot of time apart.
Intimacy
Intimately, the Knight of Wands can represent an active sex life. Your partner is likely uninhibited and likes to take control. Sex will continue to magnetically pull the two of you together. It’s at the very center of your inexplicable attraction to one another.
Seeking Romance
If you are single, the Knight of Wands tells you to enjoy it! Don’t be in too much of a hurry to settle down. There will be years to enjoy that future partner who’ll be unromantically eating pizza in their underwear on your couch. For now, be free. Flirt, explore, feel sexy, and enjoy your freedom!
Desires
The Knight of Wands desires a partner who doesn’t come off as needy, clingy, or desperate. He prefers to do the chasing and speeds away from being chased. Much like the Charioteer, the Knight of Wands must always feel there is something left to conquer. Love interests who radiate nonchalant, fun-loving sassiness, ensnare his ardor.
