King of Wands
The King of Wands represents a dynamic and active leader, embodying the energetic spirit and accomplishments of the Wands suit. He is characterized by pragmatic determination, clarity of vision, and readiness to face struggles head-on. However, he may also exhibit dogmatic and impulsive traits. This card highlights the importance of acknowledging the need for help and the strength in seeking assistance when necessary.
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Energetic and Active Leader
To me, he is the most energetic and active of the kings. He is not a man to rest on his laurels and rule from the comfort of the throne, rather he is an active participant in his domain's affairs, an entrepreneur and a dynamic leader. In the Minor Arcana suits, the Court cards are particularly given to representing a specific individual—either the querent themselves or somebody exerting influence on their lives at the time of the reading. The king is no exception. He represents the driving energies of the Wands suit from a particularly authoritative perspective. He can symbolize accomplishment and a certain kind of leveling up within the querent, or the influence of a reliable, knowledgeable—or even commanding—person who embodies the spirited energies of the king.
Experience and Struggles
I wanted to represent the king as someone who hasn't led the sheltered life you'd expect from a courtier. Rather, he is someone whose experience is hard won and who does not shy away from struggles or obstacles, ever keeping his intentions and goals in mind as he strives towards them. Hence, the prosthetic limb harkens back to the Nine of Wands and the warrior who has sacrificed something in order to achieve his vision.
Determination and Vision
The king is a card of determination, clarity of vision, and the pragmatic acknowledgment that if you want things in life you must work hard to get them. The journey is worth the prize. In his most negative aspects, the King of Wands can be dogmatic, unyielding and impulsive. His expectations may be too high, and he can have a tendency to punish himself and others for not meeting them. It is important to remember that even kings need help in achieving their goals, and it takes true strength of leadership to acknowledge that need and to ask for, and accept help when it is needed.
Fyodor Pavlov tarot
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