Suit of wands

Suit of wands

In tarot, the suit of wands or batons can be used like one of the suits of playing cards (in traditional games) or as a divination tool.

In divination, the suit of wands represents the element of fire and gives information relating to the traits of the fire element in astrology. Additionally it represents the peasant or farmer class of feudal society (the Latin suit is commonly called Staves or Rods), and relates to simplicity and to nature, as well as to poverty and submission.

In The Book of Thoth, the suit of wands is associated with the action of the Will and the element of fire.




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