King of Wands Symbolism Meanings

The King of Wands sits on a throne adorned with the image of flaming lions and salamanders as he holds a budding staff, symbolizing his strength, resilience and power to transform everything he touches into gold. The King of Wands is facing his future and any threats head on, daring enemies to try and meet him at his level with unshakeable confidence. He is poised for action and magnetic to all those around him.

A salamander sits in command at his feet, representing his ability to transmute obstacles, hardships and his past into new opportunities for growth and expansion. Salamanders symbolize immortality, rebirth, passion, and the ability to withstand flames. They are also considered good omens for protection from unforeseen harm.

If you receive the King of Wands in your Tarot spread, it represents someone with similar attributes or may be a message from your Spirit Guides to embody his personality traits in the situation you asked about. It can also represent a mature masculine energy (not necessarily gender specific) that is ruled dominantly by the fire signs, Leo, Sagittarius or Aries.

King of Wands Meaning— Upright Tarot Meanings

King of Wands Meaning Yes or No

• In a yes or no question, pulling the King of Wands upright means a resounding YES!

King of Wands Meaning as a Person

The King of Wands is charming, attractive, kind, generous and passionate, representing someone with a keen business mindset, great sense of humour and spontaneous, fun-loving attitude. The King of Wands is a master at balancing work and play, but can be overly idealistic about his goals. When he is at his best, he doesn’t let obstacles get in the way of his success and maintains an optimistic mindset, though he may be agitated by the details and small tasks required to get there.

He can persuade anyone to help him with his upbeat charisma, and is ready to make tough decisions when they arise. The King of Wands is witty, friendly and never runs of out more visionary ideas and clever insights, easily following his instincts towards success. He is a bold leader with big dreams and the ability to reach them confidently.

King of Wands Physical Appearance

If your Tarot spread asks a question concerning a person or people, the King of Wands may represent someone who is either a brunette or has strawberry blonde hair, or someone who has freckles. Alternatively, if you know their zodiac sign, they may have a fire sun sign (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo) or have a lot of fire signs in their natal chart.

King of Wands Meaning in Love

The King of Wands is a passionate, stable partner in a romantic relationship. He is willing to do the work necessary to maintain healthy communication, remains calm during conflict resolution and affectionate towards his partner. He thinks about the bigger picture and is honest about his feelings, so if you are his partner then you can trust he sees you as an important part of his future plans. The King of Wands may be career-driven and sometimes lose sight of all the little tasks that need to be attended to in order to keep a consistent living environment, but when he is at his most evolved, he appreciates being reminded of ways that he can make his partner and family feel the most loved.

If you are embodying the King of Wands archetype in your romance, you are keeping the spark alive with exciting date nights, stimulating conversations and instigating fun, new experiences together. If you are currently single, you are being encouraged to seek and/or embody the genuine, generous and passionate traits of the King of Wands during your dating endeavours. Don’t be afraid to try new things, go new places and join communal events or hobbies that involve meeting like-minded people to find your next partner.

King of Wands Meaning in Career

Receiving the King of Wands upright in a Tarot spread foretells great financial success, the effective completion of endeavours and a passionate, stable romantic relationship. Your Spirit Guides may be congratulating you for persevering through hard times, or may be reassuring you that you will come out of your current situation stronger than ever. Or, your Guides may be wanting you to emulate the King of Wands traits to reach your desired outcome. Ask yourself, are there any (small or large) changes in your life that can be made to help you embody the same traits the King of Wands possesses? How can you spark more passion, drive and purpose in your personal and business pursuits?

King of Wands Meaning— Reversed Tarot Meaning

King of Wands Meaning Yes or No

• In a yes or no question, pulling the King of Wands in reverse is considered neutral. The current situation has not developed enough for a positive or negative outcome to be determined.

King of Wands Reverse Meaning as a Person

The King of Wands in reverse can represent a mature masculine energy that is impractical, manipulative and superficial, promising more than they are truly willing to give. He may be overly reliant on his charm and attractive looks, feeling entitled to his goals without necessarily putting in the proper work to achieve them fairly. If you receive the King of Wands in reverse in your Tarot spread, ask yourself who may be exhibiting the above attitudes and behaviours, or if you may be less self-aware than you realize in the given situation. Take an honest look at your intentions and capabilities, especially in your career and romantic life. What are you goals, and how can you achieve them practically? Are you willing to do all the necessary work? If the answer is no, get more clear on why you want them in the first place and make small changes in your lifestyle to help you embody the King of Wands positive traits.

King of Wands in Reverse Physical Appearance

If your Tarot spread asks a question concerning a person or people, the King of Wands in reverse may represent someone who is either a brunette or has strawberry blonde hair, or someone who has freckles. Alternatively, if you know their zodiac sign, they may have a fire sun sign (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo) or have a lot of fire signs in their natal chart.

King of Wands Reverse Meaning in Career

Generally, the King of Wands in reverse lacks the self-discipline and dedication required to achieve his goals and seems incapable of the self-awareness required to realize or change his shortcomings. The King of Wands in reverse is an ineffective and inefficient leader that refuses to do the adequate planning required to meet his goals, while blaming and taking his incompetence out on those around him.

King of Wands Reverse Meaning in Love

As a lover, the King of Wands in reverse has commitment issues and may be emotionally unavailable, preferring the life of a bachelor over doing the inner work necessary to look in the mirror held up by a healthy relationship. The King of Wands in reverse can be someone who appears (and likely is) “too good to be true”. He may come across as arrogant and stubborn, or worse, domineering and like a downright tyrant.