King of Wands
The King of Wands represents control, influence, and the ability to manage challenges with confidence and passion. This card symbolizes a leader who initiates action and inspires others, showcasing qualities of creativity and assertiveness. When drawn, it suggests being an agent of change and overcoming obstacles with ease. Inverted, this card may indicate narcissistic tendencies and a lack of empathy, portraying someone who is self-centered and dismissive of others' feelings.
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General Meaning
The page, knight, and queen show the process of learning how to handle your business. The King of Wands is the pinnacle of control. It’s all coming from him. He’s sitting casually, leaning forward and staring at you. No pressure. He is the instigator. The fire is difficult to manage in the other cards, but not with the king. With the king, the fire is inside of him, and he controls the burn.
Visual Representation
I always think that the King of Wands is just about to stand up. He’s sitting forward, backed by lions; he has a lizard at his feet (speed, surety) and the fire salamanders on his throne (action). He has flames on his crown and a fiery orange robe, and his hands are clenched. He looks like he’s about to jump up and kick some ass, possibly also taking some names in the process. This card captures the energy of the wands suit—action, passion, and getting things done—with the focus and confidence of a king. His wand is a step ahead of him, which is how his mind works. He’s an artist, a passionate lover, and an idea man. You know those people who walk into a room and the other people in it automatically make room for them? There is a very subtle hush in the room as everyone takes measure of the new person, and everyone is wondering who they are and how they did that. That’s this guy. He’s probably not a rock star (that’s the page or knight), but he’s the very successful manager of the rock star.
In a Reading
In a reading, this can come up as influence and putting yourself in the position of being an agent of change. It’s about recognizing obstacles and leaping over them or going around them. Fire cards are all about movement, and this guy is the master. He has control, which is lacking in some of the other wands. If this card comes up for you, there is really nothing that can get in your way.
King of Wands Inverted
He’s kind of a jerk. Narcissistic, jealous, and foot-stompy. He wants attention, he wants stuff, and, like the Knight of Wands, he really doesn’t care what you think about it. His apologies sound like 'I’m sorry you think I hurt you' or 'I’m sorry you thought that was mean.' Jerk. He can also be aggressive, but also like the knight, he isn’t particularly malicious. He just thinks he really is always right.
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