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King of Wands
Minor Arcana · Wands · Fire
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- Leadership
- Vision
- Entrepreneur
- Charisma
- General
- The leader who inspires. A clear vision, the authority to carry it, and the energy to bring others along. Fire that leads.
- Love & relationships
- A protective, passionate, loyal partner who takes charge. A relationship with ambition.
- Career & money
- A mentor, an inspiring boss, or yourself at the head of an ambitious project. Bold and profitable decisions.
- Advice
- Take the lead. Decide, then own it and set the example.
Reversed
- Tyranny
- Impulsiveness
- Arrogance
- Excessive expectations
- General
- The leader who crushes. Authoritarianism, anger, impulsive decisions, or a leader who has lost the vision and rules by force.
- Love & relationships
- A domineering or uncompromising partner, demands too strong, a passion that leaves no room.
- Career & money
- A tyrannical boss, a reckless risk, a project driven by ego rather than strategy.
- Advice
- Leading isn't dominating. Listen before deciding, and check your temper.
What you see on the card
- A king seated, leaning forward, holding a flowering wand
- An orange cloak and a flame-shaped crown
- Lions and salamanders on the throne
- A small salamander at his feet
- A pale desert in the background
How the card works
Wands (Fire). Fire is drive: what we desire, what we undertake, what moves us. Wands speak of projects, enthusiasm, rivalry, and courage.
King. Outer mastery: leading with the element, authority and responsibility.