King of Wands

Wands, court card

Keywords

• leadership
• vision
• boldness
• entrepreneurial drive

Upright meaning

Leadership, vision, boldness, entrepreneurial drive.

Reversed meaning

Domineering, impulsive authority, ruthlessness, unrealistic demands.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The lizard-and-salamander throne — fire made governable.

Element and place in the deck

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

The King is the mature outer power of the suit: responsibility, decisions, leadership and experience.

Other cards in this group: 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.