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The Prince of Wands
firstsin The Prince of the Chariot of Fire
The prince is mounted on his chariot, holding a phoenix staff in his right hand. He holds the reins but does not drive, for he allows a higher power to guide him. Drawing the chariot is the lion: The seeker of the true self.
Divinatory Meanings: Ruled by the element of Fire. Symbolic of passion, intensity, and focus of concentration. This card is impulsive, intuitive, and highly creative, and symbolizes swiftness and strength in word and deed.
Individuality, ambition, justice, and straightforwardness. This card holds no limit to energy and power.
But there is a dark side. Known to boast and argue for the sake of arguing. A romantic personality, but inspires fear in others for no real reason.
Also known as The Seeker.
Symbolism:
The Crown symbolizes enlightenment and the ability to foresee the future.
The Chariot symbolizes a single-minded pursuit of self-realization.
The Phoenix staff is a symbol of power and energy, it represents the willingness to be led by spirit. This is also seen in the draping of the reins over his arms. The Prince is not driving the chariot, he is allowing a higher power to guide it.
The Darkness behind the Prince represent the confusion of the past.
The Green color seen in the flames represents fertility and creativity.
The Fire is symbolic of mastery over emotions.
The Lotus represents his surrender to a higher love.
The Lion is symbolic of the seeking of the true Self.
His Nakedness symbolizes openness and freedom, and the courage to reveal the true Self.
Reversed: Loss of respect, setbacks in business, the need to withdraw to organize life, procrastination.
Astrological Sign: Aries.
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