Queen of Wands Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Queen of Wands from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
(Palas) An intellectual or academic woman.
Reversed
(Palas) A shrew; a harpy. A woman who browbeats men.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Dark woman. A friend. A serious person. A very good counsellor. The mother of a family.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
A good harvest, which may be taken in several senses.
Reversed
Goodwill towards the Querent, but without the opportunity to exercise it.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Misfortune. Bad friends. Slander. Loss.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Woman living in the country, Lady of the Manor, Love of Money, Avarice, Usury
Reversed
A good a virtuous Woman, but strict and economical, Obstacles, Resistance, Opposition.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A dark woman, loving but hasty, and bearing no malice
Reversed
harassed by jealousy.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
an hotel, or place of public resort, where you will make an agreeable acquaintance.