The Ace of Wands is the symbol of energy, fertility, growth and the beginning of a new spiritual understanding. There are many new opportunities that come with this card, but it is up to us to reach out and take them. It is also a card of personal prowess, particularly of the sexual kind if drawn for or about a man.... and it can mean conception for a woman.

reversed
Stagnation, Spiritual emptiness, delays and cancellations and the accompanying feeling that you are getting nowhere fast. A general feeling of failure and a lack lustre existence.

Astrological association: Aries
Planetary influence: Mars

The Two of Wands: Holding the moon and looking across the sea to the horizon and the real moon that rises above it... is the Moon, or the world really the oyster it appears to be? what opportunities await?  is now the time?
The Doors of Opportunity are about to open. The Two of Wands opens the way to the development of new ideas and new opportunities. It also tells of a time for re-evaluation of a situatuion and taking that all important first step toward this end. Choices must e made here, but it is up to you as to how best to take full advantage of the situations at hand. The choice may regarding which path to follow on with.

reversed
Arguments and loss of interest in the projects at hand. Loss of faith and confidence to see them through. Indecision. Sometimes ill-health is foretold here..

Astrological association: Aries
Planetary influence: The Sun

The Three of Wands: Looking across the land of fertile growth towards the horizon, and the future that awaits...
Whilst watching over ones domain from the protection of behind the trees, the Three of Wands shows us that doors are opening and the opportunity is here to take up a new goal and pursue new interests. However, this card also symbolises the letting go of the old ways. A spirit of new enterprise. A quest for the new and leaving behind the old.

reversed
Disinterested in the plans that ought to be made and becoming too passive generally...Difficulties in setting goals. Becoming apathetic and with this card reversed, there is a certain reluctance to move on.

Astrological association: Aries
Planetary influence: Venus

The Four of Wands: A woman is seen to dance in celebration at the completion of a task, or tasks that have lead her to where she is now, or soon will be.
The Four of Wands represents 'completion'.. that is the completion of a situation or part of your life, or one that is about to come to pass. Here, things have gone around 'full circle' with one cycle ending and a new one beginning... arrival at the desired destination. In many ways, it sees in the end of the beginning in readiness for the next chapter in your life. There is an air of success and celebration around the corner as the success is well deserved.

reversed
A hasty start which leads to complications and failure in a venture if care is not taken. It is a time to be cautious and guard any success gained. Uncertainty and all that follows.

Astrological association: Leo
Planetary influence: Saturn

The Five of Wands: Several figures are seen here in readiness for a fight, or simply practicing their skills and  playing around.  A sham fight is what's possibly being seen here.
The Five of Wands often reveals struggle and strife. It shows there is competition and struggle to achieve your goals, but it is also noteworthy that this could be a practice fight meaning that the success that is sought is not beyond the realms of possibility. With this in mind, this is a card that signifies gain, but through your own efforts.

reversed
Discord and disharmony, particularly in any current negotiations. Quarrelling and deception along with contradiction.

Astrological association: Leo
Planetary influence: Jupiter

The Six of Wands: A victorious horsewoman is seen here riding to greet her success.
The Six of Wands represents the Victory Parade, with the Victor at the gate.  Victory along with success and optimism with public recognition for work well done or for efforts made. This card also signifies that the right choice or the right path that has been taken. It also reveals that great news is coming your way.

reversed
The meanings alter completely when reversed.  This card warns of a strong opponent who seems about to defeat you. Apprehension and fear. Indefinite delay.

Astrological association: Leo
Planetary influence: Mars

The Seven of Wands: Although the figure is seen here outnumbered by her enemies, she is on  the higher ground which gives her a good advantage over them, an so becomes difficult to beat.
The Seven of Wands particularly is a card of valour, for although the situation currently at hand is proving difficult- as seen where our figure is alone fighting many-, you have not lost to it yet and are able to 'keep your head'- demonstrated by the by the one having the advantageous position. Keep that and you keep the advantage. This card also signifies discussion, debate, negotiations and so forth and that success is achievable as a result.

reversed
Caution against indecision and procrastination. Don't over estimate yourself or over-stretch your resources.

Astrological association: Sagittarius
Planetary influence: Mercury

The Eight of Wands: She shot an arrow into the air......   and with the aide of a crossbow, the arrow will get to where it is aimed with greater power and efficiency.
The Arrows of Swiftness... of events to come and the speed towards an end which promises great satisfaction. Great activity in your undertakings and the energy that goes with it.
Great hope. As a rule, that which is on the move. Also the Arrows of love...

reversed
The Arrows of Jealousy, disputes both domestic and otherwise; quarrels.

Astrological association: Sagittarius
Planetary influence: The Sun

The Nine of Wands: A strong man stands here supported by nine wands, or staffs. he is duty bound not to let you pass and by the look of him, he would prove a difficult opponent.
The Nine of wands reveals strength in opposition and as such, any attack will prove futile as any opposition will prove difficult to deal with. Any obstacles encountered here will prove difficult to master, giving rise to delays in all areas. However, although great, the obstacles encountered are not entirely insurmountable. Sometimes however, this card can signify strength on your side, depending on the other cards around it.

reversed
Basically the same as above, but the situation can be brought on by carelessness. Failure to protect yourself adequately.

Astrological association: Sagittarius
Planetary influence: Saturn

The Ten of Wands: A woman carries nine wands to a new place. As such, she bears  the responsibilities that such things inevitably carry.
The Ten of Wands is a card that often symbolises oppression and burdens. This could be the oppression that comes with success and gain however, as well as oppression that accompanies disfavour. It brings with it's gain and fortune the weight of all the new responsibilities that can crush us if we are not aware. Sometimes in the right context, the Ten of wands can also refer to 'moving on' but in a more physical vein, as with a change of home or job.

reversed 
Burdens are being shed but there are many contrarieties and difficulties that need to be ironed out. Although the hardships seem to be passing, the space you are in may still yet suffer frorm the wands that you carry....

On the one hand, The Page of Wands is more of a passive card where reflecrion and soul searching are advised, yet as a card dominated by fire, there is much creative energy to be released and used, though perhaps better done at the proper time. It is however still a card that denotes a busy time ahead where preparation for changes are being made- the calm before the storm perhaps, but a storm of activity and not turmoil... Another account says that this card represents a faithful and honest young person coming in to your midst. and or good news concerning him/her. The earthy aspect of fire.

reversed
Indecision and instability, insecurity. Bad news and the rumours that it can spread.

The Knight of Wands most often reveals travel plans, either short or long term and even emigration, as this card can also reveal a move of home and a change of residence. The changes (in general) predicted by this card are usually ones that will come to pass with a swiftness akin to the arrow that flies throught the air..... Also a fiery young man. The Knight of Wands is the airy aspect of fire.

reversed
Chaos and disorganisation are the order of the day. Discord in general and the futile wasting of energy in unrealistic pursuits.

The Queen of Wands represents an exotic or extrovert woman with a zest for life and a love of nature. A woman who has great creativity. A dark haired woman who is loving, honourable and honest. A woman born under a fire sign. This card an also signify a time scale, generally looking towards a few months ahead of the present. The watery aspect of fire.

reversed
A jealous, thoughtless and inconsiderate woman. A meddlesome individual. Even deceit and infidelity. An unstable woman.

The King of Wands represents a firey or dark and honest man. A creative and energetic individual who is passionate and loyal, helpful and conscientious. He is wise and educated and by some accounts, generally married!   This can also be a man born under a fire sign.
This is the fiery aspect of fire.

reversed
An extremely sever and overbearing man who is highly, and perhaps unjustly critical.