Fig. #8. Of all the levels of special understanding, the Magi of old spent more time studying Wands, the sign of battles and strife, than any other card of the Tarraot. With a greater understanding of the how and the why of interpersonal conflicts, it was believed that Man could come to be at peace with himself. It was believed that once Man could recognize that most wars were fought within himself before they were fought with others of his kind, he would then find peace.