Tarot Arcana King of Wands: Leadership

Description: a man wearing a crown and holding a staff sits on a throne. Symbols on the clothes and on the throne: a lion and a salamander eating its tail. In some interpretations, there is a live salamander on the floor next to the king.

The main meanings of the card in the direct position:

• denotes a wise leader, father, reliable partner;
• a person who does not stop at what has been achieved
• activity, quick reaction;
• pride, ambition;
• long-awaited news;
• a strong business card;
• financial prosperity;
• fussiness, inability to use your time (in case of weakening of the sense of reality);
• warmth, generosity, sincere passion;
• fame, recognition;
• inheritance, promotion at work;

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:

• recklessness;
• false ambition;
• unfavorable news;
• strictness and intolerance, imperiousness;
• prejudices;
• awkwardness in making deals;
• hot temper;
• despotism;
• misogyny.
• charlatans should be avoided;
• it is worth working hard to achieve success, but they will not put a spoke in the wheel;

Otherwise Pharaoh, King of Staves or Lord of Scepters.

A smart leader, a kind father of a family, a reliable partner. This is a person who has achieved a lot, who is able to soberly assess his capabilities and knows exactly what his efforts will lead to. What he has achieved does not satisfy him; he wants more, because he is afraid that without striving for more, he will lose what he has. When a battle in his life ends, he immediately begins a new one. This is also indicated by the salamander biting its tail, the image of which is engraved on the throne of the pharaoh: it symbolizes the «fire» that eats it.

In astrological terms, this is a person born under one of the fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). In the upright position — activity, quick reaction, pride, ambition; perhaps long-awaited news.

In the inverted position — recklessness, false ambition, unfavorable news.

 (E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: The King of Wands sits on a majestic throne and surveys his kingdom (domain). Symbols of Fire — salamanders and lions — decorate the columns behind him, and one small salamander even sits at his feet. In his right hand he holds a staff. Elements: Air, Fire.

EXPLANATION: The King is a mature and respected ruler. He is equally passionate and generous. This card is associated with a strong business acumen, wise prudence and financial prosperity. Pulling this card shows that you definitely have leadership qualities. You deserve the success you have achieved in life.

REVERSED MEANING: In your relationships with others, you tend to be strict and intolerant, as well as somewhat bossy. You are easily drawn into arguments, allow your prejudices to come to the fore, and may feel awkward in your business dealings.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: It is important that you learn to analyze and understand views that are different from yours. Try to overcome any manifestations of prejudice and cynicism and learn from your mistakes. Remain open to the forces of spiritual inspiration that give you a natural sense of dynamism and passion.

(N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying»)

WORK: Here this card personifies the ability to act decisively, confidently and convincingly, indicates energy and high motivation. It also indicates organizational talent, a desire for leadership and sufficient qualifications for this. And, of course, great activity, passion for one's work and constant readiness to take risks. The King of Wands is the driving force, the motor of the entire team. If his sense of reality is weakened, this, unfortunately, results in hasty bustle, in a fruitless imitation of activity, about which the Bavarians say «all the steam goes down the drain». The inability to calculate time is often the weak point of the King of Wands: he allocates the shortest time for the implementation of his plans, which is why many of his good intentions sometimes remain just intentions.

CONSCIOUSNESS: This card signifies the process of maturation associated with the expansion of our horizons in the process of searching for wisdom. Often this is expressed in strengthening willpower, moral principles and conviction in one's views. For the King of Wands, life is a field of activity in which we sow the seeds of our ideas and invest will and strength so that they sprout and bear fruit. Often it denotes a period when our value system or religious beliefs have developed to such an extent that they begin to determine our entire behavior, without losing that touch of subjectivity that helps us win the sympathy of others.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: This card expresses warmth, generosity, and genuine passion. The King of Wands here is liveliness, the spirit of enterprise, the desire to be generous, to bring joy to one's partner, which makes one happy. Thus, the card shows that we are basically proud of our partnerships — or are looking for a partner who would be a strong, worthy person.

Kings in Tarot

The four Kings correspond to the four fixed signs of the Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. The Kings can represent both real people in your life and different aspects of your personality. Kings are father figures and usually symbolize mature men, leaders, or bosses. Compared to the Pages and Knights, the Kings represent situations to a lesser extent. When interpreted as aspects of a person’s personality, the Kings reflect their willpower, initiative, principled action, and ability to resolve problems. The Kings also represent fame, public recognition, honor, awards, and celebrations. Two or more Kings in a reading can sometimes symbolize a meeting of several men.

King of Wands Upright

Keywords and Phrases: Responsibility. Wit. Charm. Strength. Inspiration. Motivation. Maturity. Fatherhood. Education. Ambition. Decisiveness. Courage. Liveliness. Enthusiasm. Desire to solve difficult problems. Craving for new experiences. Passion. Loyalty. Activity. Dominant principle. Charisma. Optimism. Generosity. Encouragement. Creativity. Professionalism. Healthy competition. Impulsiveness. Unexpected income. Reflections. Arbitration. Negotiations.

Situation and advice: You can get practical advice from a strong, mature and generous man. In a relationship, you are able to respect your partner's point of view. There will be a chance to meet interesting people. You can successfully negotiate and express your point of view. However, if you are busy with routine matters, you may be irritated by trifles. If you asked about love affairs, get ready for a sexual adventure. In general, the King of Wands in the right position is a favorable card and can mean a successful marriage.

People: A decisive leader. A person responsible for the cause. A devoted father or husband. A generous, loyal man of mature age, who values ​​monogamous relationships and family life. A wonderful conversationalist. A reliable, although a little impulsive businessman, married and caring for his family. A reliable and honest professional. A person who can help you financially. An entrepreneur. An enterprising man who starts many projects and takes responsibility for them. An optimistic, cheerful, passionate, generous person who does not like to go into details and tends to rush things. A strong and courageous lover. A person who knows how to negotiate competently. Someone who inspires others to creative success. Mediators. Arbitrators. Inspirational speakers and evangelists. Journalists. Teachers. Preachers. Gamblers. Traders. People who market and market products. Dark-haired men.

King of Wands Reversed

Key words and phrases: Authority. Self-righteousness. Ignorance. Falsehood. Taking roundabout routes. Dogmatism. Strictness. Prejudice. Fanaticism. Inflexibility. Confrontation. Antagonism. Disagreement. Temperament. Inconsistency. Aggression. Intransigence. Ruthlessness. Despotism. Insensitivity. Tyranny. Hypocrisy. Selfishness. Self-interest. Suspicion. Having too much power. Misogyny. Resistance to female authority. Envy of the female womb. Do as I say, not as I do.

Situation and Advice: An ignorant person in authority may be intolerant and unwilling to give in to you. You need to maintain your position and not take actions you know you should not take. You also need to consider whether you have been overly authoritarian and insensitive to others. You should beware of charlatans and their get-rich-quick schemes. If it seems too good to be true, perhaps you shouldn't believe it. The cards indicate advice that should be followed.

People:A person who lies or doesn't speak up. A charlatan. A dogmatist. A dominating person. An overly confident, stubborn and controlling person. A prejudiced person who interferes with your plans or tries to involve you in completely opposite projects. Someone who does not pay sufficient attention to the feelings of others. Someone whose main goal is his own advancement. Selfish people. Television preachers who are not very scrupulous. Some used car salesmen. A person who likes to argue and does not choose the means to achieve his goal; he is stubborn as an ox and does not tolerate other people's instructions.

The meaning and inner sense of the King of Wands Arcana

Interpretation in the upright position:

• Village dweller, Kind and strict person, Well-intentioned person, Honest person.
• Conscience, Honesty.
• Farmer, Plowman, Gardener.

Other meanings of the King of Wands tarot in the upright position:

• a man with great charm, witty, charming, decent and honest
• a person with power, reflections, monetary income
• decency, honesty, reliability, creativity
• patronage, adventurism, happy marriage

King The Tarot King of Wands in the right orientation represents a mature man of position and power, energetic, enterprising, very straightforward and honest. He is a good leader and an experienced judge, and in the latter capacity he can be involved in the life of the Client to resolve some dispute. The card also speaks of unexpected financial luck, probably in the form of an inheritance.

The Tarot King of Wands card is a man of wealth and status, friendly towards the Questioner and ready to help him with money or advice. He is honest, intelligent and conscientious. If he is a rival, then he is fair and generous. If he is a friend, then it is better to listen to his advice. If the Tarot King of Wands does not represent a specific person, then the situation itself is conducive to honesty: everything appears as it is. There is also a possibility of unexpected good news regarding the receipt of an inheritance, career advancement, the success of an existing or planned (usually business or financial) enterprise. Unexpected help or advice will help you in your enterprise.

Interpretation in the inverted position:

• A kind but strict person.
• Indulgence, Severity, Tolerance, Compliance.

Other meanings of the inverted King of Wands Tarot:

• a person of strict rules, domineering and proud
• an imperious personality, intolerance, quarrels
• egoism, arrogance, snobbery

In the inverted position, the King of Wands Tarot has such qualities as intolerance, domineering severity, unreliability. He imposes his views and assessments on others, considering them the best, and does not take into account other points of view. The card indicates an upcoming quarrel and recommends the Client to move away from it at the first opportunity.

The reversed King of Wands tarot card represents a man of authority and wealth, stern but fair. He will not go out of his way to help you, but he will not hinder you unnecessarily, and will approve of the efforts you make to achieve your goal.

If this card does not represent a specific person, then you must work hard to achieve success, but circumstances are generally favorable to you. You may not receive help, but nothing and no one will try to stop you.

Inner meaning

When the King of Wands tarot card appears in a reading, it should evoke the image of a man of wealth and status, successful in finance and business. This is a man of humble origins who has achieved success either through luck or through his own intelligence and determination. Probably this is a person whose position and achievements the Questioner admires. And he deserves this admiration: his word is firm, and his advice can be trusted.

If the Questioner is a man, then the King of Wands Tarot can also represent a rival, but a generous and honest one.

If the prediction is made for a woman, then the King of Wands is either a relative or a close friend of the family, but always a good adviser.
If the King of Wands Tarot card does not represent a specific person, then it indicates a favorable or at least fair situation for the Questioner, as well as the most appropriate time to take action related to business or finance.

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