Uprightvision, leadership, boldness, entrepreneurship
Reversedimpulsiveness, arrogance, high expectations
Upright meaning
The King of Wands represents visionary leadership. He sees the bigger picture, inspires others and turns ideas into ventures. It points to boldness, honour and entrepreneurial spirit.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, he can show impulsiveness, arrogance or expecting too much of oneself and others.
What the card shows
A king sits on a throne decorated with lions and salamanders, holding a flowering wand. A small salamander sits at his feet.
As your card of the day
Think big and lead the way. Your vision can inspire others to follow. Take charge with integrity.
“I lead with vision and inspire others.”
Share your vision with someone who can help make it real.
Questions
What does King of Wands mean in tarot?
The King of Wands represents visionary leadership. He sees the bigger picture, inspires others and turns ideas into ventures. It points to boldness, honour and entrepreneurial spirit.
What does King of Wands reversed mean?
Reversed, he can show impulsiveness, arrogance or expecting too much of oneself and others.
Is King of Wands a yes or no card?
Yes. Yes; take the lead.
Card pictures: the 1909 deck by Pamela Colman Smith (public domain). Meanings based on A. E. Waite's The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1910), rewritten in modern language. For inspiration and reflection only.