In tarot, the suit of wands or batons can be used like one of the suits of playing cards (in traditional games) or as a divination tool. It corresponds to the suit of clubs in conventional playing cards.
In divination, the suit of wands represents the element of fire and gives information relating to the traits of the fire element in astrology. Additionally it represents the peasant or farmer class of feudal society (the Latin suit is commonly called Staves or Rods), and relates to simplicity and to nature, as well as to poverty and submission.
In The Book of Thoth, the suit of wands is associated with the action of the Will and the element of fire.
The suit represents the rural Third Estate (the farmers, laborers, and peasants).
In French-language decks, the suit is called Batons ("Staves"). The picture cards are Valet (Page), Chevalier (Horseman or Knight), Reine (Queen), and Roi (King). They were later replaced by the suit of Clubs.
In German and Swiss decks they are represented by Eichelen ("Acorns").
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