The Queen of Wands is warm, confident and magnetic. She knows who she is, lights up a room and has the courage to go after what she wants.
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What's on the Queen of Wands card
A queen sits on a throne decorated with lions, holding a wand in one hand and a sunflower in the other. A black cat sits at her feet, and sunflowers and lions decorate the throne behind her.
- The sunflower: joy, warmth and growth toward the light
- The black cat: intuition, independence and a touch of witchy magick
- The lions: courage and the fire of Leo
Queen of Wands upright meaning
Upright, the Queen of Wands asks you to step into your power. Be confident, warm and bold. People are drawn to your energy, and you have what it takes to lead.
She's also a favorite card among witches: the black cat at her feet hints at a confident, intuitive woman who isn't afraid of her own magick.
Queen of Wands reversed meaning
Reversed, her fire can turn to jealousy, insecurity or burnout. You may be doubting yourself, or trying to control too much.
Rest, reconnect with what makes you shine, and let your confidence come from inside rather than from others' approval.
Not every reader uses reversals. If you don't, read the upright meaning and let the cards around it show whether the energy is flowing or blocked.
Queen of Wands in love
Upright: A warm, passionate and confident partner, or feeling attractive and self-assured in love.
Reversed: Jealousy, insecurity or demanding behavior.
Queen of Wands in career and money
Upright: Leadership, confidence, creative success and inspiring others.
Reversed: Burnout, insecurity or clashes with a strong personality.
Queen of Wands as feelings
As feelings, the Queen of Wands shows someone who feels warm, passionate and confident about you. Reversed, they may feel jealous or insecure.
Is Queen of Wands a yes or no card?
Yes. The Queen of Wands is a confident yes. Reversed, it's a yes only once self-doubt is dealt with.
Queen of Wands correspondences
Use these when you work with the card in spells, on your altar or in meditation. The element comes from the card's suit; the crystals, herbs and colors are common modern pairings. Tap any of them to read more in The Witch's Cabinet.
| Element | Fire |
|---|---|
| Crystals | Sunstone Citrine |
| Herbs and incense | Sunflower Cinnamon |
| Candle colors | Gold Candle Orange Candle |
A Queen of Wands Confidence Candle
Light this before a date, an interview or any time you want to shine.
You will need:
- A gold or orange candle
- A sunflower or any yellow flower
- A sunstone or citrine
Steps:
- Light the candle and place the flower beside it.
- Hold the stone and stand tall, shoulders back.
- Say: I am warm, I am bold, I am magick. I light up every room I enter.
- Write three things you like about yourself.
- Carry the stone with you.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep flames away from curtains, dried herbs and pets.
Queen of Wands FAQs
What does the Queen of Wands mean?
The Queen of Wands means courage, confidence, warmth and charisma. She asks you to step into your power.
Is the Queen of Wands a yes or no?
It is a confident yes. Reversed, it is yes once self-doubt is dealt with.
What does the Queen of Wands mean in love?
In love, she points to a warm, passionate and confident partner. Reversed, she can mean jealousy.
What does the black cat on the Queen of Wands mean?
The black cat stands for intuition, independence and a touch of the witch, showing the Queen is confident in her own magick.
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Cards that pair well with Queen of Wands: King of Wands, Strength.