Behind her, everything was familiar, and ahead, everything was possible.
She had the resources, she had the idea, and the fire in her chest. But not yet the courage to step forward. Not yet. This wasn’t hesitation. It was a calculation. She wasn’t just dreaming. She was choosing.
Because vision, when taken seriously, becomes the beginning of change.
Why this story represents the Two of Wands 🙂
The Two of Wands is the card of vision, planning, and the space between inspiration and action. In my story, the character has what they need — resources, a clear idea, and a burning desire to move forward. But they haven’t yet taken the first step. They’re standing in the liminal space between the known and the possible, not out of fear, but intention. This is the Two of Wands: someone standing with potential in their hands, looking at the world and actively choosing their next move. The line “vision, when taken seriously, becomes the beginning of change” is the essence of this card. It’s the point where the dream meets the will to make it real — not in action yet, but in deliberate preparation.
Why you might guess Nine of Pentacles — and why it’s different:
The Nine of Pentacles represents self-sufficiency, comfort, and enjoying the rewards of hard work. Someone might be drawn to this card because my story mentions having resources and familiarity, which can feel like the grounded success of the Nine. But this card is about enjoyment and completion, not the edge of a new beginning. In the Nine, the journey has already been made and there is peace and stability. The Two of Wands, in contrast, is about what comes next, not what has already been built. It’s the pause before pursuit, while the Nine is the reward after effort.
Why you might guess Queen of Pentacles — and why it’s different:
The Queen of Pentacles is nurturing, grounded, and practical. She knows how to turn resources into real results. The reference in my story to having “resources” and “fire in her chest” might suggest her — someone capable and thoughtful. However, the Queen of Pentacles is established, often rooted in the material and domestic world. She represents comfort within the known, not the urge to step into the unknown. The Two of Wands is not about managing what you have. It’s about feeling that inner restlessness that pushes you to expand your world, not settle into it.
Why you might guess the Magician — and how it’s different:
The Magician is a powerful and insightful guess. Many of you picked up on the idea of having resources and potential — which is spot-on. The Magician represents initiative, willpower, and the moment of creation. But he has already stepped in — he’s acting. The Two of Wands still stands just before that leap, not yet casting the spell, but planning it. It’s the awareness that you can create something powerful, but you’re still choosing how, when, and where. The Magician declares. The Two of Wands considers.
Why you might guess the Moon — and how it differs:
The Moon speaks to uncertainty, intuition, and illusion — often felt as a dreamlike fog or emotional depth. It makes sense that someone might connect it to my story, especially in the stillness before movement, or the feeling of not yet acting. But the tone of the Moon is unclear, emotionally driven, and inward. In contrast, the story is grounded, intentional, and focused. The character isn’t lost in shadow — they’re standing on firm ground, choosing with clarity. The Moon guides us into the unknown through instinct. The Two of Wands is conscious, far-sighted, and actively shaping the next step.