Princess of Wands
Meaning
The Princess of Wands represents the earthy part of Fire; one might say, she is the fuel of Fire. This expression implies the irresistible chemical attraction of the combustible substance. The Princess is therefore shewn with the plumes of justice streaming like flames from her brow; and she is unclothed, shewing that chemical action can only take place when the element is perfectly free to combine with its partner. This card may be said to represent the dance of the virgin priestess of the Lords of Fire, for she is in attendance upon the golden altar ornamented with rams' heads) symbolising the fires of Spring. The character of the Princess is extremely individual. She is brilliant and daring. She creates her own beauty by her essential vigour and energy. The force of her character imposes the impression of beauty upon the beholder. In anger or love she is sudden, violent, and implacable. She consumes all that comes into her sphere. She is ambitious and aspiring, full of enthusiasm which is often irrational. She never forgets an injury, and the only quality of patience to be found in her is the patience with which she lies in ambush to avenge.
Elemental Dignity
You stand at the threshold of inspired creation, where the elemental fire is fanned by the breath of air, igniting your imagination and will with clarity and purpose. The Princess of Wands, in harmonious air, becomes a radiant emissary of dynamic intellect and courage, manifesting visionary ideas with confident, decisive action.
The force of the Princess of Wands is dampened by the overwhelming tides of water, causing her fiery energy to smolder into frustration and confusion. You may find your creative impulse stifled, your daring reduced to impulsiveness or reckless emotional outbursts, as the vital flame struggles against the quenching currents of doubt and insecurity.