Wands
Fire, action, energy, creativity, warmth, the light in another’s eyes, connection to the Sun and Mars. Magical Nature Tarot (MNT) wand cards depict both wands and golden “fire” (created by dropping Copper oxide in Coreopsis ink).
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Ace of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: A spark; the beginning of something; excitement; an invitation into the world of Wands—action/fire/energy; a reminder to go one step at a time. Channeled guidance: Energy is aligning, and a spark has emerged. This is the beginning of something: an idea, a plan of action, a new chapter. And there is excitement with…
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Two of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Preparation for action; make note of what is needed; preparation can be physical and metaphysical; include grounding practices; without grounding, action may lack wisdom, power, alignment and the correct pace; enjoy this process of preparation. Channeled guidance: The Two of Wands is about preparation for action—the necessary step or steps that must come…
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Three of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Moving into something new; change; stepping through a portal; once through, there is no going back; spiritual growth; you are ready to take this next step. Channeled guidance: There is a feeling of quiet agency in this card. The Three of Wands is about moving forward into a new state, a new place,…
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Four of Wands

There are currently two versions of the Four of Wands. Version one is on the left and version two is on the right. Feel free to work with the image that feels right to you. Guiding words/ideas and Channeled guidance work for both versions. Plant and metal guidance is listed differently for version one and…
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Five of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: The possibilities that rest inside of conflict; healthy disagreement; conflict as a route to intellectual expansion; play allowing for broader perspective; learning to be comfortable with stress and friction; encouragement to engage in small conflicts with willingness to learn and grow. Channeled guidance: There is conflict in this card, and there is also…
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Six of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Breaking through; success; victory; energy and excitement; remaining humble and gracious during moments of triumph; achievement not at the expense of others; ok to feel joy and pride; your glory can energize other beings. Channeled guidance: This human is breaking through, coming out of the darkness and into the light. The six wands…
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Seven of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Feeling misunderstood; you are part of the intricate web of the universe; take strength from this and then take action; allow your magic to flow; your uniqueness and power are needed; do not get distracted by others; self actualization. Channeled guidance: There’s powerful layering and depth in this card. It is full of…
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Eight of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Communication; many ways to express (physically, vocally, visually and telepathically); being clear in communication; when sharing, being courageous, skillful and discerning; choice of medium is important so that message is received; channeling. Channeled guidance: All animals communicate in a myriad of ways. For humans, these expressions happen physically (through expressive arts, facial expression,…
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Nine of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Taking a pause; space needed to integrate the lessons of this journey; resting is not quitting; this journey, even though tiring, is essential to your growth; absorbing what has come before so one can continue with integrity. Channeled guidance: The weight of fatigue is causing this human to sit down, pause, and rest…
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Ten of Wands

Guiding words/ideas: Too much activity; making changes to reduce load; delegation and discernment are needed; awareness of people-pleasing leading to overcommitment; ungrounded action as ineffective and possibly even hurtful; a call for humility; you cannot do everything yourself: do less, share more, work in community, slow down, ground. Channeled guidance: When there are too many…
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Seeker of Wands

Seeker of Wands Guiding words/ideas: Permission to play; beginner’s mindset; exploration; out of balance = doing too much and depleting energy; discernment is needed; interconnectivity (with other beings, within one’s own body, with other planets) through play; no worry about outcome. Channeled guidance: This card gives you permission to play. The Seeker of Wands is…
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Apprentice of Wands

Apprentice of Wands Guiding words/ideas: Trying on new ways of being; in balance = light and confidence; out of balance = energetically draining; enjoying of youthful energy. Channeled guidance: The Apprentice of Wands is trying on fire itself, cloaking themselves in the warmth and danger of flames, heat and action. They are trying on new…
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Mentor of Wands

Mentor of Wands Mentor of Wands: Grounded; comfortable being in the hot seat; balanced energy; knows the difference between response and reaction; rightful action; excellent leader. Channeled guidance: For one in a card about Wands and fire, the Mentor of Wands is incredibly grounded. They are grounded in the fire. They are sitting on a…
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Ancestor of Wands

Ancestor of Wands Guiding words/ideas: the power of creativity; creativity as a needed, balancing force; higher purpose; connection to the birth of the universe; call to creative action Channeled Guidance: This beautiful creature is fire itself. They are leaning into the winds of activity, allowing that swirl and flow to increase their power and impact…