The Tarot of Eli 2, LLC: Rider-Waite-Smith-Knight of wands & B.O.T.A. Tarot- Knight of Wands

#tarottraditionalqabalahelitarot2strikingly.com

The Rider-Waite Knight of Wands, is rather less spectacular and has no mention of the Queen which is indicative of Traditional Tarot. In more modern Tarot, the Chariot is used instead of a horse, for the chariot is the "enclosure" and/or "Womb" that supports the Prince-Knight. That being said, the Rider-Waite-Smith Knight wears a tunic of yellow and embroidered with black salamanders, and the fiery plume like helmet decoration along with the inner red of the garment, suggest fire which is the cards element. His wand is the leafing, and therefore, a fertile, phallic staff that is relative to the medieval Tarot decks. His fiery stead, is moving in an aggressive manner giving us an implication of his motive power. He seems to be in the Egyptian desert, as 3 pyramid structures show in the desert background. This implies hermitage, and/or arising from the abyss, as if transformed . Here is a suggestion of the Phoenix who has risen out of the ashes of his "shadow side".

When thrown during Divination, the Knights often represent the coming and going of an event or person.

The B.O.T.A. Tarot- Knight of Wands, depicts the same knight-prince, with exception of a fertile back ground of flora and a castle/keep. Therefore, emphasizing the fiery fertile nature of this personality. He lacks the yellow outer garment, and is shown in bare silver armor with a golden sash. His Charger/Horse is far more aggressive, with head thrown up and rolling eyes, as if he is charging into battle at this very moment. The fiery feather/plume is also shown on his helmet. This is a spontaneously aggressive persona of immature masculine sexuality, prone to spontaneous action without thinking things through, much like lion, he charges into the fray not really understanding why. However, he may be quick to anger, but he is also a loyal friend who will give the "shirt off of his back" . The Dual tipped wand of "light" and "dark", is shown with light Crystal side up, implying his conquest of his "dark side". Hence, his actions are not "evil" in nature.

The Knight of Wands card describe a Personality that is :

• Swiftness and Strength are the primary moral qualities of this personality.
• Impulsive, often easily directed by outside influences, even trifling ones, this one can be prey to indecision.
• The Princes opinions are often violently expressed but being emphatic does not mean he'll hold the opinion long. He just loves vigorous statement, enjoying the feeling of the vigorous flow.
• The truth being, that he is often slow to make up his mind, and is essentially just and sees both sides of a question.
• Having a character noble and generous causes him to lean towards expressing extravagant hyperbole while secretly laughing at the boast and himself for making it.
• Being of fanatical courage linked with indefatigable endurance in both life and sexual activity, he chooses to fight against the odds and always wins in the very long run.
• The Passion radiating off of this person frightens most people because of the mystery it presents. He is of Dragon, and thus he strikes terror in the heart of the less inclined.
•  His generosity and deeds maybe impeccable, but the heat of his passion scares the pale soul who avoids the Sun.
• His great pride, which is his main fault, makes him hold in contempt, meanness and pettiness and he is adept at wielding every weapon of ridicule, while still giving the shirt off of his back to the one so scorned.
• Without lust of result, he loves work and exercise for its own sake.
• Paradoxical is his contempt for the world at large, while holding ecstatic respect for every individual man and woman.
• The Mystery of such a one who is a living Sun; this Sun Warrior is an aspect of the Solar Logos that puts ideas into action and will fight for their survival and resides at the core heat of us all!
• There is a sense of Romantic Revolution with this one. Most people enjoy his passionate demeanor, but woe to the person that focuses his wrath.
• Because of this Swift and agile personality, many of his acquaintances are not committed to him as friends, for his swift mystery baffles most of them as he is all that is unexpected, startling, unpredictable, unconventional, but having a deep underlying consistency.
• As far as events:
• Departure.
• Absence.
• Flight.
• Emigration.
• Change of residence.

If reversed, it implies:

• Unrest.
• Impulsiveness.
• Destructiveness.

Thank you for your interest, comments and supportive donations. May you live long and prosper.

Tarot store is at elitarotstrickingly.com. Thank you.