Card 22 • wands

Ace of Wands

Brief Description

This card presents mysterious marsh lights—illusory flickers that nevertheless symbolize sudden inspiration and the presence of a higher spirit guiding through darkness. The lights and orbs illuminate dark passages and offer clarity, while the marsh water reflects the deep reservoirs of the mind. Flickers of wisdom and creative insight arise from these inner depths, inviting new beginnings. You may "see the light" as a harbinger for change, but remain discerning because the initial allure can be deceptive.

ace of wandstarottarot card meaningtarot interpretationtarot readingcard symbolismdivinationsuit of wands

Story

Also referred to as “fool’s fire,” these anomalous flickers usually appear after sundown over remote marshy areas. Hapless travelers lured into the bog would soon discover that the flickering was not tangible, but mere illusions permeating from the gaseous marshlands. The forest is alive with boisterous spirits, whose energy illuminates dark passages and provides clarity. The lights and orbs are representative of a higher spirit at work. The water is a reflection of the deep reservoirs of the mind, populated with flickers of wisdom and creative insight.

Divinatory meaning

You may “see the light” that serves as a harbinger for change.

Get Personalized AI Reading

Want a deeper, personalized interpretation of this card? Our AI tarot reader Elvi can give you a unique reading based on your question.

Try Free in Telegram

Ghosts and Spirits tarot

✍️ Deck author(s): Lisa Hunt

💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.

ℹ️ Disclaimer

All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].