The King of Wands sits on a throne decorated with lions and salamanders, the wand in his hand. He is the visionary leader, the entrepreneur: bold, honorable, inspiring others to follow.
The visionary who turns fire into an empire.
Waite’s keywords (1911): An honest, conscientious, friendly man; news of an unexpected inheritance.
Reversed
Reversed, the leader becomes a tyrant: impulsive, arrogant, demanding, or with unrealistic expectations.
A tyrant’s temper, impulsive power.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Good, but severe; austere, yet tolerant.
In love
Upright A passionate, protective, loyal partner.
Reversed A domineering or arrogant partner.
In work
Upright Leadership, entrepreneurship, vision.
Reversed An authoritarian boss; impulsive decisions.
In money
Upright Bold investments; you create wealth.
Reversed Financial risks taken out of pride.
At home and in the family
Upright A strong father; leadership in the family.
Reversed A domineering father.
On your path
Upright You lead others on the spiritual path.
Reversed Pride on the path.
Its counsel
Upright Lead with vision.
Reversed Lead without dominating.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Wands
- Element
- Fire
- Rank
- Kings: authority, men of power, or a heavy responsibility
Wands
Ace of Wands · Two of Wands · Three of Wands · Four of Wands · Five of Wands · Six of Wands · Seven of Wands · Eight of Wands · Nine of Wands · Ten of Wands · Page of Wands · Knight of Wands · Queen of Wands