King of Wands Keywords: Leadership, Vision, Noble, Entrepreneur

King of Wands Tarot Card Description

A king, dressed in red, yellow, and green, sits on a golden throne decorated with salamanders. His feet are planted firmly on the ground, his posture is firm and resolute, and he is leaning slightly forward. He holds a wand in his right hand, while his left is clenched into a fist by his side. His demeanour is determined and in control. He wears a golden crown with points designed to look like flames. The green cowl-like garment draped over his shoulders is also trimmed with flame-shaped edging. Under his crown he’s wearing a cap of maintenance. Each of the four Tarot Kings wears a cap of maintenance under their crown to symbolize kingship and their right to hold power.

His yellow cloak is emblazoned all over with salamanders. There is a salamander on the ground beside him, and his throne is decorated with lions and salamanders. These all tie into the Fire energy of this card. The lions are symbolic of the Fire sign Leo and symbolize strength. The salamanders are also associated with Fire and symbolize intuition. The dominant colours in the card – red and yellow, are also associated with Fire energy.

What The King of Wands Means In A Tarot Reading

Double Fire energy means that the King of Wands stands out among the Tarot Courts. Wands are associated with the element of Fire and Tarot Kings also embody Fire energy. All this Fire energy means Fire personality types are amplified in this card.

This is someone with great leadership skills. They’re charismatic and extroverted, with a strong personality. They’re creative, passionate, and generous. When the King of Wands appears in your reading, you’ll embody these traits, at least for the time being, or it may be that someone like this King is going to have more impact on your life at this time. Unless you’re certain that this King represents someone else in your life, consider each of his qualities carefully and consider how you might apply these to the situation you’re reading about. It’s likely that this King’s personality and outlook is what you need most in your life right now.

The King has developed a level of maturity which means that his Wands energy is controlled. He still has sparks of ingenuity and creativity, but he’s able to direct this energy and see things through to their conclusion. Most often, it’s not the King himself that does the actual work. He’s more likely to direct and manage people to ensure that everything is completed. This is a leader with great vision. He can imagine something, create his vision, and then bring it to its conclusion. He’s able to plan for the long-term.

As with all personality types there are also some negative aspects to a King of Wands personality. The main things to look out for here are a tendency to have a quick temper and to sometimes act too quickly. Try to think things through before taking action. Luckily though, King of Wands maturity means that you usually get the balance right.    

King of Wands Love And Relationships Tarot Meaning

In a reading about love the King of Wands will represent either you or your love interest. This is someone passionate and adventurous in love. They’re mature enough to take this relationship seriously and may be inclined to take the lead in moving things along.

The King of Wands is traditionally seen as a family man and so its appearance in a reading can sometimes indicate a committed, monogamous relationship.

King of Wands Career Tarot Meaning

The innate creativity of the Wands suit means that this King is often an entrepreneur. This is someone who has the ideas and drive to create something new. But it doesn’t end there. This person is mature. This is controlled Wands energy. The King of Wands is a good manager and effective leader. He/she not only has ideas to start new projects and businesses, but they also have the skills to bring their ideas to fruition. They have follow-through.

If you’re wondering if a particular job, or career, is a good fit for you, the King of Wands is a very positive indication that it is. You’ll stand out in this role and be recognised as a leader. You’ll be inspired with great ideas and will have the focus and leadership skills to see projects through from beginning to end. This card shows you having passion and drive for what you do.