1 ACE OF WANDS I

KEYWORDS:
Virility, excitement, enthusiasm, ambition, personal growth, creation, creativity, energy, ambition, invention, enterprise, birth, family, origin, virility, fortune, spiritual enlightenment, spiritually awakened, starting anew, new beginnings, invention, start, peace, the seed, birth, re-birth, healing, completion, balance, humanitarianism.

ASTROLOGY:

Aries

PLANETS:

Mercury

Mars


NUMBERS:
1  
27 / 9  


GNOTHOLOGY:
Co-operation


DIVINATORY MEANING:
An upsurge of creative energy and a great potential for success.


CORRESPONDING RUNE:
Laguz      


RELATES TO PEOPLE BORN:
22nd to the 27th of March


HERB:   YARROW
Yarrow is a diaphoretic, an astringent, vulnery and anti-spasmodic.

Yarrow is use to promote surface circulation and sweating for colds, influenza and fevers. 



Yarrow will also relieve internal congestion and thus relieves menstrual cramps.


In the Southern Hemisphere   -   December, January and February
In the Northern Hemisphere   -   June, July and August


THE MESSAGE:

The Ace of Wands represents singularity or the unity of several components and represents the beginning of enterprise and distinction.

Aces are portals between the realms of the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. They allow powerful, but impersonal forces to come into your life. An Ace is always interpreted as beneficial, positive and life-enhancing.


The Ace of Wands tells of enlightenment and fulfilment. It asks you to open your mind to alternative solutions for old problems or situations may provide you with the new beginnings you desire. 



The Ace of Wands is a gift of the love of living and symbolizes ‘the beginning’, fertility, unexpressed creativity and co-operation.


The energy with the Ace of Wands image offers is that of creative, imaginative and inspirational vision. It represents the energy which is needed to spark off ideas for any new venture, whether it be of a business or artistic kind.

The Ace of Wands indicates the feeling of confidence required to start work on a new venture. It suggests an upsurge of ideas and imagination, as well as the drive and energy necessary to undertake such projects. The energy which the Ace of Wands represents is the first essential factor that is required.

The Ace of Wands marks a new cycle of creative activity, inspiring action and struggle for new goals and achievements.

The wand sprouts new leaves and these leaves indicate that this is a card connected with new beginnings and life. An Ace can also represent a window of opportunity that is opening. The Ace tells you to pay attention so you don't miss it. Think of an Ace as a seed of possibility that will grow given your attention and care.


When you are working with an Ace, look for the potential in every situation. See how you might take advantage of whatever comes your way because you will have the chance to make real and important changes in your life.

The Ace of Wands is related to the planets Mercury and is influenced by the planet Mars.


In its relation to Aries, The Ace of Wands represents the number 1  – the beginning of everything.


In relation to the number 1, The Ace of Wands is a card of new beginnings all round.

The Ace of Wands relates to the number 27 / 9, and tells of Universal Love and Brotherhood. It tells of completion, balance and humanitarianism, and gives one the ability to maintain harmony and peace, and to uplift others on all levels.

MEANING:
An Ace in a reading shows that its qualities are becoming available to you. If you take advantage of them, you will achieve greater happiness and success. An Ace can indicate a new adventure is beginning.


The Ace of Wands is a very powerful card that signifies the energies of awakening spiritually. You should be conscious of all new opportunities, even from unsuspected sources and  you are encouraged to remember to keep an open mind in all situations at this time.


The Ace of Wands is a particularly promising card in a reading if you are intending on starting out on a new business venture or project, as it shows that ability and creativity are there to make it a sure success.

The Ace of Wands indicates that we need something which captures and stimulates our imagination enough to make us risk the consequences. The exciting possibilities that lie ahead must be tempting enough for us to give up notions of security, and start a new venture.

When the Ace of Wands is drawn in a reading it is an indication of new beginnings, as it is a number one card. The focus is on being open to new opportunities to achieve your potential. The Ace of Wands tells you that it is an excellent time to develop a new set of goals and revamp your outlook on life.


The Ace of Wands indicates that a new venture or unexpected opportunity presents itself which may create much clarity and excitement. A new job or career is a distinct possibility.


You are asked to remain alert to positive offers in any form of communication. The Ace of Wands is a message to accept all offered invitations and to look out for a letter, email, or telephone call which heralds wonderful news. Accept any invitations offered, whether social or work related.  Remember, opportunity can come form any source.

The presence of the Ace of Wands in a reading indicates that you may be feeling energized and ambitious plans, but others may lack the same enthusiasm and vision.

When the Ace of Wands appears in a spread, it may be indicating that an active and social time is ahead. This may also be pertaining to business circles and contacts.


The Ace of Wands in a reading tells of finding fulfilment in the simple things in life, and finding success in creative endeavours.


The Ace of Wands is sometimes seen as a ‘victory’ and the ‘teacher of wisdom’


PLACEMENT:
Next to The TOWER:

When the Ace of Wands appears next to The Tower in a spread, it may be indicating that you are currently unable to materialize your plans into relevant action. You may be feeling frustrated and tired because of efforts that show little or no return.

PENTACLES and CUPS on all sides:
The Ace of Wands presented with Pentacles and Cups on all sides, it tells you to be happy and cheerful and to look on the bright side of life. It looks like good news is on the way within the following twelve weeks. Have a positive attitude and outlook, and wonderful events and situations will come your way.


Next to The DEVIL:
The Ace of Wands, when appearing next to The Devil card in a spread, is indicating that an important relationship needs to be analysed and looked into deeply, as resentments and hurt feelings are lurking below the surface and need to be dealt with … Now!


Next to The EMPRESS and/or the 3 of CUPS:

When the Ace of Wands appears in a reading next to The Empress and/or the 3 of Cups, it indicates a pregnancy or the birth of a child.

REVERSED MEANING:
Keywords:
Weakness, decadence, ruin, frustration, apathy, false starts, blind optimism, temporary delays, unfinished enterprises, plans temporarily cancelled.


Appearing reversed in a reading, the Ace of Wands shows that you have a tendency to take things to the extreme. You may cause offence to others by being rude and tactless, the result of which could be disastrous for you.


The Ace of Wands, when it appears in a reading reversed, implies a misdirection of energies and there may be feelings of frustration, apathy and weakness. However, this can be turned around with personal effort, self-discipline and organization.

The Ace of Wands, when appearing reversed in a reading, may be telling you to stop and take stock of your position.  Take a second look, then weigh it up with your true values and priorities.

If things are not going according to plan, The Ace of Wands reversed may be indicating that not enough effort, initiative or will is being excreted. It implies that you are taking too much time, or are taking on too much with insufficient time and/or resources to accomplish everything to which you have committed yourself. Re-assess the situation.

The Ace of Wands appearing reversed in a reading implies false starts, temporary delays, unfinished enterprises, plans temporarily cancelled.

Reversed, the Ace of Wands may be asking you to be considerate of others, and to be more generous in your views and attitude.

Health-wise, the reversed Ace of Wands may be implying that if you are planning a baby, now would be a good time to begin a physical cleansing program as there may be difficulties in conceiving. It may be beneficial if you are already pregnant, however only under professional supervision.



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Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes

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