Ask Auntie Margana: Why Do I Keep Pulling Wands Cards?

Dear Auntie Margana,

I have a question about my tarot deck. Every morning, I ask for a message for the day, and for the last few months, it feels like almost every single time, I pull a card from the Suit of Wands. It’s happening so often it can’t just be a coincidence! It’s driving me a little crazy. Out of my last 21 daily draws, 16 of them have been Wands!

What is my deck trying to tell me? Am I doing something wrong?

From, A Seeker Surrounded by Sticks

My dearest Seeker,

Ah, what a wonderfully persistent message the universe is sending you! Put your worries aside, my dear, for you are doing nothing wrong. In fact, you are doing everything right by listening so closely. When the cards repeat themselves with such fervour, it is no accident; it is a clear, focused, and magical invitation. Let’s sit for a spell and translate this fiery message together.

A Sign So Strong, It Defies Logic

Before we even dive into the spiritual meaning, I want you to appreciate how truly significant your experience is. Sometimes, a touch of practical magic—in this case, mathematics—can reveal the depth of a mystical message.

The statistical odds of randomly pulling 16 Wands cards out of 21 draws are roughly 1 in 114 million.

Let that sink in, sweetling. This isn’t just a pattern; it’s a cosmic thunderclap. The universe is not whispering to you; it is shouting with joy, urging you to pay attention! So let’s honour this incredible sign by listening closely.

The Roar of the Fire Element

First and foremost, your deck is screaming a message at you related to the element of Fire. The Suit of Wands is the very essence of creation, passion, and movement. It’s the crackle of a new idea, the steady heat of ambition, the wild dance of passion, and the courage to bring your dreams into the light. This suit governs:

Energy & Action: It’s the sacred call to do, to move, to make things happen. The universe is telling you that your power lies in initiative, not in waiting.
Passion & Inspiration: The cards are asking, “What lights up your soul?” They are urging you to connect with your creative spark and the projects that make your heart beat faster.
Ambition & Growth: This is the suit of your life’s great work, your career path, and your soul’s purpose in the world.
Willpower & Drive: Wands represent your inner fire, your courage to leap, and your determination to manifest your goals.

The overwhelming message for your daily life right now is to be active. Your soul’s focus should be on creating, moving forward, and channelling your energy into your passions.

Why Is This Fiery Message For You?

So, why is this message knocking on your door day after day? Consider these whispers from the cosmos:

A Divine Nudge to Act: Perhaps you have spent a season in the realms of thought (Swords), emotion (Cups), or practical planning (Pentacles). The deck is now telling you, “Enough planning, my dear! The time to act is NOW.”
A Focus on Your Inner Flame: Your personal energy may be the most critical factor in your life right now. Are you feeling burnt out and in need of a new source of inspiration (like the Ten of Wands)? Or are you brimming with untapped potential, seeking an outlet (like the Ace of Wands)? The cards are asking you to tend to your inner fire.
A Spotlight on a Grand Project: You are likely in a period where your career or a significant creative venture requires your full attention. The cards are simply mirroring this back to you, affirming that this is where your energy needs to go.
The Nature of Your Question: Consider your beautiful daily ritual, sweetling. “What is the message for today?” is an inherently active question. You are asking for a quest, an instruction for the day’s journey. And what suit is better equipped to answer a call to adventure than the Wands?

Attending to Your Magical Tools

While the spiritual reasons are most potent, even the most magical among us must be practical. Let’s consider the vessel of the message—your deck itself.

Insufficient Shuffling: Sometimes our tools need a little reset. If your deck isn’t fully randomised, cards can stay in clumps. I suggest you “wash” your deck. Spread all the cards face down on a large cloth, and for a minute, just mix them around with your hands. Feel the energy resetting before you gather and shuffle them.
Sticky Cards: Like old friends, cards can sometimes stick together. This can happen with new or well-loved decks. Just be mindful as you shuffle that each card is moving freely.

Deepening Your Conversation with the Wands

Instead of just seeing “another Wand,” I invite you to lean in closer and listen to its specific whisper.

Listen to the Numbers: Are you pulling low numbers (Ace, 2, 3), signalling new beginnings? Or high numbers (8, 9, 10), suggesting projects are nearing a climax or even becoming a burden?
Get to Know the Court: Is the Page of Wands visiting, asking you to embrace a beginner’s creative spirit? Is the Knight of Wands telling you to charge forward with passion? Or is the Queen of Wands reminding you to be a confident and charismatic leader?
Keep a Sacred Journal: For one week, write down the specific Wands card you pull. Beside it, write down the main theme or event of your day. You will begin to see a beautiful, unfolding story about your own power and creativity.

So, my dear, do not for a second think this is a glitch in the cosmos. It is a gift. A clear, blazing signpost—validated by both magic and math—urging you to step into your power. Your energy, your actions, and your passions are the key to your world right now. Stop thinking, and start doing.

Embrace that magnificent, fiery energy within you and light up the world.

With starlight and embers, Auntie Margana