A Beginner's Guide to the King Of Wands Tarot Card

• The upright King of Wands represents creativity, imagination, honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, industriousness, and manifestation.
• The reversed King of Wands represents sluggishness, lack of passion, burnout, or tyrannical forces in your life.
• The King of Wands card depicts an attentive king holding a blossoming wand, signifying a just and productive source of power and creation.

King of Wands Description

The King of Wands card features an attentive, creative king. The king sits on his throne in an alert posture, signifying passion and energy. He holds a blooming wand, which represents creativity and growth. His cape and throne are decorated with lions and salamanders, symbols of strength and fire. The salamander eating its own tail on the throne represents overcoming obstacles, or infinity. The king’s crown is shaped like a flame and his cape is bright yellow, suggesting vitality. Also, the king’s feet are firmly planted on the ground, symbolizing grounded energy and a solid foundation.

Upright Meanings

General The upright King of Wands represents vitality, integrity, and high-spiritedness. It reflects your knack for innovation, and your ability to manifest what lies in your mind, as a king commands new structures to be raised in his kingdom. This card often represents creativity, but not the pure, imaginative kind. Rather, it signifies an industrious creativity that improves lives. You may face challenges, but you can rely on yourself to find their solutions. As a king, the King of Wands also naturally represents qualities of leadership, honesty, and trustworthiness.

Love and relationships You tend to take the lead in any social situation, but your fiery passion may also indicate a short temper. Others might sometimes describe you as “a lot,” but they know that you bring a positive energy to any situation, as a lover or a friend. As a king gifted with creativity and passion, you need a romantic partner who can keep up. When upright, the King of Wands suggests putting more energy toward your current romance, and you’ll be rewarded with a long and happy relationship. If you’re single, the King of Wands urges you to keep being yourself, and to trust that you’ll soon find someone who appreciates your passion.

Career and finances The upright King of Wands reflects your own enterprising nature and your knack for leadership in professional settings. You’re motivated, and the people around you can tell that you’ll see every project through. Like a king overseeing his kingdom, your hard work will eventually bear fruit, and if you keep at it, you’ll be revered and respected in your field. The King of Wands also suggests wealth in your future, so long you manage your money wisely and avoid extravagance.

Health and wellness The King of Wands appears on his card to be in good health, with a burly build and upright posture. This is a good omen for your own health, and suggests that you take good care of yourself. That said, your drive and energy can sometimes cause you to burn out, so don’t forget to rest and relax every once in a while to keep your engine running.

Spirituality The suit of Wands represents your creativity and spirituality. Drawing the upright King of Wands, then, suggests that you’re firm in your spirituality and are on the right life path, approaching it with a level head and an open mind, like any good ruler. Though you may become impatient and need answers ASAP from time to time, you ultimately learn to accept a slow and steady course through your journey of self-discovery.

Reversed Meanings

General A reversed King of Wands often suggests a lack of energy, or feeling unmotivated or physically and mentally lethargic. Your passions may be waning and in need of some kindling. Your natural independence and leadership may be held back by others’ opinions, or you may be doubting your usual confidence and consistency in working toward your goals. You might also be irritable or impatient with your progress, which could make you prone to rash decisions. Practice patience by taking deep breaths and reminding yourself that any progress, however small, is good progress.

Love and relationships In terms of relationships, a reversed King of Wands may point to selfishness or arrogance in your social life. You have good intentions, but you may not recognize your own manipulative behavior. You want things done your way in love and friendship, but you may need to realize that relationships are collaborative, and coercing people to do things only stifles your bond. Change your perspective by asking yourself how your friend or romantic partner may be feeling, and how you’d want to be treated in their place.

Career and finances A reversed King of Wands often indicates trouble at work, like a tyrannical boss or a controlling coworker. They treat the workplace like their kingdom, and everyone else is simply a lowly subject. In terms of finances, this card suggests that you must take action to secure your financial stability, which may come in the form of asking for a raise or a promotion, or changing jobs for a higher salary. Deal with your problems at work by discussing your conflict with one of your superiors, or by consulting your HR representative. Explain your problem clearly and plainly, and ask what they can do to help you.

Health and wellness While King of Wands typically indicates vitality and energy, a reverse King of Wands may signify that you’re feeling sluggish or out of energy. Your usual vigor seems to have worn off, and you’re looking for ways to put pep back into your step. You’re most likely burnt out and in need of some TLC. Take a personal day, if you can, and focus on getting some quiet time to relax your mind.

Spirituality A reversed King of Wands also symbolizes waning passion or feeling lost in your spiritual journey. Your usual hobbies or art may no longer excite you, or you’re feeling like your spiritual routine—prayers, mediation, etc.—aren’t helping. This is often a result of holding your own growth and creativity to an unsustainably high standard, and could mean that you need to be easier on yourself. If you’re able, get out into nature by taking a hike, or even a simple walk, to ease your mind and reconnect with the natural world.

King of Wands in Yes or No Questions

The King of Wands indicates a “yes” answer. When using tarot cards to ask yes or no questions, drawing the King of Wands indicates a “yes.” An upright King of Wands suggests a safe, reliable, and positive “yes,” while a reversed King of Wands suggests that your “yes” has some sort of catch or a caveat. For example, if you ask, “Will I find love soon?” an upright King of Wands is a clear “yes,” but a reversed King of Wands may mean something like, “Yes, but not where you expect it.”

Significant Card Combinations

With the Magician The Magician is the card of resourcefulness and control over your situation. When drawn with the King of Wands during a tarot reading, it’s a strong sign that you’re fully in control of your life and your path, and if you stay the course, success will come, be that in your career, relationships, or spiritual journey.

With the Sun The Sun card blazes with vitality and energy, just like the King of Wands. These two make a formidable pair when drawn during the same reading, and their powers combine to suggest that you’ll have an incredible burst of growth, imagination, or inspiration in the near future.

With the High Priestess The High Priestess is associated with problem-solving through intuition and wisdom. When drawn alongside the King of Wands, she comes to the king’s aid and lends him valuable insight. You may be facing a roadblock or a slump in your career, spirituality, or relationships, but this card combination urges you to listen to other’s perspectives and opinions to find a way forward.

With the Fool The Fool represents playful creativity and joy in the face of obstacles. Drawing this card alongside the King of Wands often symbolizes an obstacle in your path, like a difficult job, an argument with a friend, or a creative slump. But the Fool comes to cheer on his king and suggest that you approach your problems with optimism and confidence, and focus on the solution rather than the problem itself.

With other court cards What is a king without his court? If you draw the King of Wands alongside any other king, queen, knight, or page, this represents other powers coming to the king’s side to achieve success and harmony. These combinations tell you to ask for help from a friend, partner, or family member. You’re not in this alone!