By Isabella Vale, Founder of Tarot Masters
The Ace of Wands is a card that pulses with potential. It’s the first spark of energy, passion, and new beginnings. It often shows up when something is just beginning to stir, whether it’s a new idea, a moment of bold inspiration, or a fire being lit in the heart.
When this card appears in response to a feelings question, for example, “What does my ex feel about me?”, it reveals something emotionally charged and alive. The energy of the Ace of Wands is rarely subtle. It points to emotion that wants to move, express, or ignite.
Let’s look at what this card can mean when drawn upright or reversed in the context of emotional insight.
Ace of Wands Upright as Feelings
In the upright position, the Ace of Wands reflects excitement, desire, and a strong emotional spark. There is a sense of urgency, attraction, or curiosity behind the feelings. It may not always be deep emotional intimacy yet, but the fire is definitely there.
This card suggests that someone may be feeling:
- Drawn toward you with intensity or fascination
- A rekindling of emotional or physical attraction
- A renewed desire to reach out or explore reconnection
- Inspired or creatively energized by thoughts of you
- Curious about what could happen if they acted on impulse
Whether you’re asking about an ex, a current connection, or a new person in your life, the upright Ace of Wands often means someone’s feelings are charged with interest, passion, and the desire to move forward.
There may not be a plan or emotional clarity yet, but there’s definitely a spark.
Ace of Wands Reversed as Feelings
When the Ace of Wands appears reversed in a feelings spread, the emotional energy is still present, but it’s blocked, suppressed, or misaligned. The passion may exist beneath the surface, but it’s tangled in hesitation, confusion, or a lack of direction.
Someone may be feeling:
- Attraction, but unsure what to do with it
- Emotionally drained or low on motivation
- Frustrated by timing or unresolved tension
- Tempted to reach out but held back by fear or doubt
- A fading or flickering connection that once felt exciting
The reversed Ace of Wands doesn’t necessarily mean the feelings are gone. It often suggests they’re not being acted on, or that the emotional energy has cooled due to outside factors, internal resistance, or emotional fatigue.
Final Thoughts
The Ace of Wands is a powerful card when it shows up in a feelings reading. Whether upright or reversed, it reveals that something has been stirred, whether it’s the first flicker of attraction or the last embers of a once-bright flame.
As always, let the card speak to the context. Ask yourself what is ready to rise, what is waiting to be expressed, or what might be holding passion back.
This card reminds us that the heart often knows before the mind catches up.
With warmth and clarity
Isabella Vale