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How to Master the Tarot Suit of Wands

The minor arcana cards in the tarot deck have simpler meanings than the major arcana. However, there are more minor arcana cards, so they can be a challenge to memorize. When you concentrate on a single suit, you can play with its images to help you remember the cards' meanings. Once you've mastered one suit, you can confidently move onto the next. Follow these steps to study the suit of Wands.

Things You'll Need

Tarot deck
Index cards
Pen
Colored pencils

Instructions

- 1
  Make flash cards to help you learn the tarot suit of Wands. The best way is to draw each tarot card's images with colored pencils. If you're not the artistic type, write a description of the tarot on the flash card, and then list the tarot's keywords on the back of the flash card.
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  Learn about the correspondences for the suit of Wands. Matching the element of fire, the suit symbolizes energy, activity, growth and ambition. In particular, it often refers to a person's career within a tarot reading.
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  Work on the court cards first, as they're easier to visualize and remember. The Page and Knight typically signal someone young and energetic. However, reversed cards can mean bad news or conflict. The King and Queen can signal a professional mentor or guide coming into the client's life.
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  Meditate on the Ace of Wands. It symbolizes the height of power and energy and a new beginning. Other cards in the spread should help your client determine whether she'll be overwhelmed or inspired.
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  Study the numbered cards in their order. Most express qualities we all need to have to achieve professional success: organization, creativity, perseverance and courage. Note that the Five and Ten of Wands signal conflict and struggle.
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  Practice with your flash cards once you become familiar with the cards' keywords. Recognize meanings by their symbols. That way, you don't depend on written words or numbers and can connect psychically with the cards better.
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  Separate the suit of wands from the rest of the Tarot deck. For at least two weeks, choose one card each evening before you go to bed. Apply its message to the day you just had so you can practice associating the symbols with everyday life.

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