Princess/Transformer of Wands
Vessel
of stable power
The Princess of Wands stands with authority in front of the castle that was once in the far off distance. The fully harnessed power of the wand runs through them and shines down upon what is now their kingdom. The full moon behind them represents their fully realized power. In the Hermetic Tarot this card is known as the “Princess of the Shining Flame.”
Princesses are ruled by the element of Earth. They are stable, powerful, pure, and complete. They serve as the vessel, inheritor, and guardian of the elemental energy that was born from the ace. Where the Ace of Pentacles was the latent potential of the suit, the Princess is its fully realized power harnessed and stabilized. They represent human potential and the fully expressed power of their suit.
In a reading, this card asks you to reflect on your potential to be a creative, energetic leader. What can you do to fully cultivate it? Rather than a specific person, it represents a complete state of being in regard to personal power, courage, enthusiasm, and confidence. It’s an indicator that you are on the right path towards that state and an invitation to push yourself even further. Embrace your inner power and make it work for you in reality. Never be complacent. The pursuit for more should never end, even the full moon eventually wanes.
The reversed may represent untapped and/or disregarded potential. Lack of courage or confidence may be stifling your creativity and holding you back from your full potential. You may be neglecting your need to create and express yourself. Perhaps you need to re-establish your connection to your inner power. On the other hand, it may indicate that your energy is either being misdirected or is out of control and needs to be reigned in and stabilized.
