Two of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
A maturation of the Ace of Wands, the Two of Wands represents the decisions that need to be made and the road to be traveled once you’ve seized an opportunity. It talks of advancement, learning, and moving forward as you reach for your goals.
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- Element: Fire
- Planet: Mars
- Astrological sign: Aries
- Key dates: March 21 to March 30
VISUAL ELEMENTS AND SYMBOLISM
The image on the card shows a man standing in a castle, as he overlooks a large kingdom. He holds a small globe in his right hand and a wand in his left.
The globe represents the fact that he holds the world in his hands, whilst the wand represents the new plans which he is beginning to set into action. The leaves stand for growth, and the breadth of the kingdom symbolizes the man’s great potential and aspirations. The red of his hat represents his adventurousness and passion.
Beside the man, there is an image featuring a cross, accompanied by a rose and a lily. Together they symbolize the three guiding lights of decision-making – faith, love, and hope, respectively.
THE TWO OF WANDS AS A PERSON
People who draw the Two of Wands are brave and competitive. This can help them achieve their goals, but they need to take care that they don’t focus too much on success and allow it to compromise other areas of their lives.
They also benefit from being naturally charismatic and having a clear vision for the future. This can make them ideal leaders with the ability to rally others to their cause.
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THE TWO OF WANDS UPRIGHT
When upright, the Two of Wands signifies progress and discovery, as well as realizing your goals. It can serve as an indication that you can’t simply stay in the safety of the familiar, you need to go beyond and begin to explore and experiment. It can also symbolize making long-term decisions and planning for the future.
LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS
When drawn upright, the Two of Wands can be a positive sign for your love life, whether you’re single or in a relationship.
If you are single, you can expect to meet someone by going outside of your usual environment – whether that means traveling or just trying somewhere new closer to home. Just make sure you take time to consider what you want, rather than letting your life be redirected by someone else.
If you’re in a relationship, you’ve been given a sign that you and your partner make a good match. Expect to make a long-term commitment to each other soon, such as engagement, marriage, or moving in together. This can be the perfect way to build on your already strong foundation.
CAREER
The upright Two of Wands is also a very positive sign when it comes to your career. It shows that you can expect to make good, forward progress in your professional life soon, as well as suggesting that you may benefit from working in a new city, or even in another country. Providing you consider your options before you act, you have a bright future ahead of you.
MONEY
Representing balance and stability, the Two of Wands shows that you’re making good progress towards achieving what you want financially. You should be able to afford to travel somewhere new in the near future.
HEALTH
The results of your efforts at improving your health are starting to manifest themselves. Your good habits will take you where you want to go, so be sure to stick with them.
THE TWO OF WANDS REVERSED
When reversed, the Two of Wands indicates that you’re lacking long-term goals and direction. To make progress again, you’ll need to identify what’s preventing you from doing what you need to and make the appropriate changes. It’s not until you’ve done that, that you’ll be able to accomplish the goals which are truly important to you.
LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS
If you’re in a relationship, pressure from society or someone close to you is encouraging you to make a tangible commitment to your partner such as getting engaged, having a baby, or beginning to live together. You should avoid doing this as long as you have doubts about whether you want to be with your partner in the long term, as it will only make things more difficult in the end. Consider whether you should slow the relationship down or whether it’s best to leave it completely.
If you’re single, you’re being too hesitant and uncertain, and it’s harming your chances of happiness. Don’t let uncertainty about what you’re looking for stop you from connecting with someone new.
CAREER
You aren’t being fulfilled by your job, either having little interest in what you do or knowing it won’t take you where you want to go. Seek advice from a counselor or someone you trust to figure out how to make the change you need.
You may also need to take some time off work and travel or live abroad to work out what you truly want.
MONEY
Solid financial planning is the only way to achieve your long-term financial goals and your inclination to hope things will just work out does nothing but hold you back. You’ll only get the best results once you have a proper investment strategy in place.
HEALTH
The way to address your sense of helplessness and lack of meaning in your day-to-day life is to address your underlying health issues. This will allow you to start feeling content again as well to accomplish your goals.
You should stop delaying the plans you have to get in shape or avoiding making the mental health appointment you know you need. Once you do this, you’ll be able to make progress in other aspects of your life again.
YOUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
When in the past position, the Two of Wands serves to remind you of past success resulting from a decision you made. Let this remind you that it’s not a bad thing to take some calculated risks, they can lead to some incredible results.
In the present position, the Two of Wands is connected with the Ace of Wands. Creativity has been sparked, and this card is the path that is now open to you because of it. Seeing the Two of Wands in this position shows you that you’re already on the way to success.
The Two of Wands in the future position points towards a time when you’ve realized your true calling and achieved your personal goals. Peace, happiness, and contentment exist in your future, even if that’s hard to see right now.
IMPORTANT CARD COMBINATIONS
When taken in combination with another card, the Two of Wands usually adds an element of choice and decisiveness.
TWO OF WANDS AND SIX OF SWORDS
Signifying a move away from hardship, seeing the Six of Swords paired with the Two of Wands provides confirmation that making the move you’re thinking of is the correct decision. This move could be anything from leaving a relationship that doesn’t work for you, to moving somewhere you can make a fresh start. Either way, that change is exactly what you need.
TWO OF WANDS AND TOWER
This is a dangerous combination. The destructive nature of the Tower combined with the Two of Wand’s decision-making indicates that you’re being tempted to make a poor decision. Avoid making a choice that you know won’t be good for you or things are certain to end badly.
TWO OF WANDS AND DEATH
Seeing the two Two of Wands alongside Death shows you have some hard battles to come. You’ll face a lot of difficulties and things won’t always go your way, but that will only make your success feel even better when it does come, so don’t lose faith.
TWO OF WANDS AND TWO OF PENTACLES
The pairing of the Two of Wands and the Two of Pentacles is a positive one, as pairings of the same number often are. You’ll find a way to tap your creative talents in order to make more money, though you may need the support of a partner to maximize this.
TWO OF WANDS: YES OR NO?
Representing the making of decisions and progress in life, the Two of Wands is a “yes.” This is especially true when the decision you have to make also involves others.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES THE TWO OF WANDS MEAN IN A LOVE READING?
Providing it is upright, the Two of Wands is a positive sign in a love reading. If you’re single, you can expect to meet someone new by traveling or just trying somewhere new closer to home, but don’t let this dictate your life path. In a relationship, it’s a sign that you and your partner are a good match, and will build on this by making a tangible commitment to each other soon.
WHAT DOES THE REVERSED TWO OF WANDS MEAN?
When reversed, the Two of Wands indicates that you’re lacking long-term goals and direction in your life.
WHAT DOES THE TWO OF WANDS MEAN IN A FUTURE READING?
When in the future position, The Two of Wands points towards a time when you’ve realized your true calling and achieved your personal goals.
IS THE TWO OF WANDS A YES OR NO QUESTION?
Representing the making of decisions and progress in life, the Two of Wands is a “yes.” This is especially true when the decision you have to make also involves others.