Knight of Wands as Reconciliation (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Knight of Wands is the card of courage, charm, high energy, and hot tempers. The card shows a knight mounted on horseback, riding furiously to his destination. He is dressed well and full of enthusiasm. Whatever his mission is, he will accomplish it. He is ready to conquer new lands. His horse rises up on its hind legs, ready for action and thirsting for a fight.  

The Knight of Wands is all about the pursuit. Whereas the Page of Wands had the initial idea, the Knight of Wands is ready to take it and conquer it. This card is a sign and a reminder for us. When it comes to the things we most desire in life, this card urges us to go for it. Seize the day. You can do this.

Upright Knight of Wands as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Knight of Wands, it means your ex feels lustful, passionate, and obsessed with you. They may also be feeling impatient and competitive. They are afraid that somebody else might get to you before they do. Be mindful that, even in the upright position, this card could indicate somebody who is interested in sex. The Knight of Wands is not the most cerebral knight. Your ex could be operating from a very primal, instinctive, ego-driven place. They already have a plethora of ideas on all the activities that you two can do together as a couple when you reunite.

Knight of Wands as reconciliation is a sign of a mostly positive reconciliation. You can count on it being very passionate. Your person views your relationship as an adventure. They want to explore being with you, even though they might not always agree with you. The Knight of Wands is prideful and likes to show you off. This may play a role in your partner’s reasons for reconciling. Make sure to take care that you are also fulfilling each other’s emotional and intellectual needs. Take the time you need to ease back into it. 

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel excitement. Your person sees your relationship as an adventure. Don’t worry, this person doesn’t merely see you as a ‘conquest,’ they see your relationship as the adventure itself. They enjoy the activities that the two of you do together. You give this person life. You energize them, and you give them courage to be more bold in their personal endeavors. They see you as the wind behind their sails, and they’re very grateful to be reconciling with you.

If you’ve recently split up, Knight of Wands means your ex’s emotions are a little all over the place. They may exhibit some erratic behavior. They may contact you out of the blue to get things off their chest. Yet, this person may not be in the best headspace to have a constructive conversation with you as they are still trying to process your recent separation. They are drowning in their own emotions, and they are too emotional for a healthy reconciliation.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Knight of Wands means your ex still feels a lot of passion for you. This person is still obsessed with you, but this is not a guarantee that your person will reach out to you first. This knight has an ego and can be prideful. Your ex finds it difficult to apologize for their wrongdoings. This is somebody who may not enjoy being single, wants you exclusively, but is also not ready for higher levels of commitment.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Knight of Wands is a message that advises you to slow down. The Knight of Wands is hasty and can tend to make rash decisions. He is always in a hurry, his mind is always racing 100 mph, he can be very distracted. This knight can have a fiery temper and may say things that they do not mean. This card is a “red light” that reminds you to take a breather. Take the time to have methodical and more structured conversations. Make sure you’re having dialogue rather than two people delivering monologues at each other, speaking over each other, or having screaming fits.

Reversed Knight of Wands as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Knight of Wands reversed, it means that rather than simply being excited by your company, the Knight of Wands in Reverse is mainly ego-driven. If they offer to reconcile with you, their motivations can be self-serving with a tendency to feed the ego before anything else. This person oddly enough may subconsciously desire to reunite with you out of spite. For example, they may simply not want to see you with anybody else. When drawn in the reverse, this card warns you to understand the other person’s motives.

Knight of Wands reversed as reconciliation is a sign of jealousy and fiery tempers. Be mindful that if jealousy and possessiveness were issues before, they will pop up again. This could mean explosive arguments and verbal aggression. Before agreeing to reconcile with your ex, it is highly recommended that you consult with an impartial third party, preferably a professional, to give you a second opinion. Only go through with it if you believe this is a healthy relationship.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel obsessive. This person could be unhealthily codependent. They could be highly jealous and possessive of you. This person could also be addicted to your energy – in particular when it comes to intimacy. When dealing with the Knight of Wands in reverse it is always important to check that your non-physical needs are being met in this relationship as well.

If you’ve recently split up, Knight of Wands reversed means your person is emotionally overwhelmed. Since the Knight of Wands is such a fast-moving energy, this person could feel like the breakup happened too quickly. They haven’t had the opportunity to process what happened. This person might want to come back in just as fast. However, the Knight of Wands goes out just as hastily as they come in, and they may not be the most loyal. For example, this person may make a rash decision to travel the world, regardless of their job and responsibilities.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Knight of Wands reversed means this person is obsessed with you from afar. Your ex might even be giving off a stalkerish energy. They are constantly checking your social media. Even if you are still attracted to this person, there is no guarantee that reconciliation with this person would lead to a healthy relationship dynamic. There could be issues with boundaries that need to be addressed. Your person may also harbor subconscious resentment.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Knight of Wands reversed means there could be harsh words exchanged. Whereas the upright Knight of Wands represents harsh words uttered in the heat of the moment, the reversed Knight of Wands shows that this person has a cruel streak. This person may be obsessed with you physically, but they are perhaps unable to love you in a pure and selfless way. This person may be egotistical or have a wandering eye. Perhaps you should reassess this relationship. Are you happy in this relationship? Or, has it become toxic beyond repair?

Conclusion

For relationships and reconciliation, the Knight of Wands represents passion and pursuit. When it comes to the people we love, there’s nothing that can stop us. Live for today, and seize the moment. You are capable of doing this. Let your passion and love lead the way, everything else will follow. 

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