King of Wands Tarot Card Meaning Keywords
UPRIGHT: Entrepreneur, natural-born leader, visionary, experienced adult
REVERSED: Problems with business, rude person, bully, abusive person
- Element: Fire
- Kabbalistic Sefirot: Chokmah
- Meaning of the Kabbalistic Sefirot: Wisdom
- Astrological Influence: Sagittarius, Scorpio
- Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
- Stones: Star Ruby, Turquoise
- King of Wands: Fire of Fire
Kings were rulers of a whole kingdom in the middle ages. The role of a king was to protect the kingdom against invaders, consolidate power, and increase the wealth of the kingdom. A king often traveled through his kingdom to see the plight of the realm. A king’s most important responsibility was to establish order and keep the peace. A king’s responsibility was to administer justice, resolve disputes between nobles, and uphold the power.
The Imagery and symbolism of the King of Wands Tarot Card
Symbolically, a king represents a powerful male or a father figure. The King of Wands is seated on a throne that is a seat of power. His throne is placed on a grey pedestal. Grey is the color of impartiality. There is a salamander by the side of his throne and images of salamanders are made on his cape, and throne as well. The symbolic meaning of salamander is transformation and passion and legends say that a salamander can withstand flames. The presence of salamanders in the picture depicts endurance and resilience. The king is wearing an orange robe. Orange is the color of desire, stimulation, and enthusiasm. The green color of his dress is a symbol of growth and fertility. The yellow color depicts his optimism and clarity of thoughts. The king is holding a wand in his hand but he is just holding it lightly. The king doesn’t need any support to pursue his endeavors. He has a stable and secure seat of authority already. The king’s posture suggests that he might get up anytime and embark on a journey or travel. There are lions made on the back of his seat. The lion is a majestic animal and symbolizes strength and courage.
Astrology and the King of Wands
Astrologically, the King of wands represents the fiery sign of Sagittarius. It rules the third decan of Scorpio and the first and second decan of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a mutable sign and people from this sign are freedom-loving, jovial, honest, straightforward, philosophical, intellectual, optimistic, and restless. The King of wands shows all the energies of this fiery sign in a pictorial manner. He is daring, spontaneous, courageous, and passionate.
King of Wands and Kabbalah
The King of Wands belongs to the Sefirot of Chokmah (Wisdom) in Atziluth. Atziluth is the world of creation and it is at the level of pure spirit. All the 2’s of minor arcana and all the kings belong to this Sefirot. Chokmah is a Sefirot of Masculine energies and it is opposite to the Sefirot of Binah, which is pure feminine energy.
King of Wands as a Person (Upright)
The King of Wands as a person can be an established entrepreneur in modern times. This card doesn’t necessarily reflect a man but a mature adult with the qualities of the King of Wands as a person but it may also represent a father or a father figure (a male). The King of wands is someone who has a fiery temperament, who loves to travel and who has complete control of the situation and his or her desires. The King of Wands depicts such people who are confident, passionate, and attractive. They are active, motivated, and have sex appeal. These people are born leaders, visionaries, great mediators, and highly passionate and enthusiastic with a great tolerance level. However, they can be forceful, aggressive, and assertive if and when needed.
King of Wands Card in General Reading (Upright)
This card can reflect a person or a situation when it appears in a general reading. As a person, it may reflect the querent or someone in the querent’s life. As a situation, this card reflects a favorable and well-established situation. This is the situation that is organized, well established, and full of positive and motivating energies. This card may indicate a well-established business. It shows a situation where you have experience and have the maturity to make decisions. You are ready to take action and you are ready to face any difficulties or challenges that might arise.
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