Card 33 • wands

Knight of Wands

Brief Description

The Knight of Wands (Hiku) depicts a daring descent into the unconscious to reclaim what has been lost, emphasizing bold action and transformative courage. It highlights creative exploration and the willingness to move beyond restrictive, surface-level thinking. The card signals impending adventure, travel, or a change of scene that will invite you to use your creative potential in unexpected ways. Embrace the plunge into deeper imagination and be ready for renewal through decisive, inspired effort.

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Story:

Hiku was a Hawaiian hero/demigod who traveled to the land of the dead to bring back his wife, Kawela. Hiku canoed to the edge of the sea, where he was lowered into an abyss on a vine-rope. The eyes of curious spirits watched as his wife’s spirit joined him for a delightful swing. When Hiku signaled his friends to pull the vine-rope back up, his wife attempted to escape by transforming into a butterfly, but Hiku quickly captured her and carried her to the surface. When the butterfly united with the corpse, spirit and body merged, and Kawela returned to consciousness. The edge of the ocean surface represents restrictive thinking. The lowering into the abyss parallels creative thought processes that are exploring deeper waters of the unconscious.

Divinatory meaning:

Be prepared for some adventure ahead. You may receive news of an upcoming trip, a change of venue, or an opportunity to exercise your creative potential in unexpected ways.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Lisa Hunt

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