Tarot Card Meaning: King of Wands

King of Wands in a Tarot Card Reading

King of Wands - Cardinal Fire - Air of Fire - Aries

The King of Wands is the airy part of fire, it is the part that is easily carried around, shared easily, and is very contagious. It takes fire to a different level, as the flames carry away all the material in the fire into the air, by smoke. The King of Wands is the one to spread these fire traits, to show people how to be motivated, creative and bold. The Air of Fire is Aries, strong headed and sometimes self centered, the King of Wands is a leader, leading by example. People look at this figure for inspiration.

When the King of Wands comes up in a reading, it can represent a man or a woman with Aries traits, usually with fair hair and skin. This can be a person coming into your life to show you the way to carry yourself better, or it can be a call to attune yourself with this airy energy of spreading your light around.

The King of Wands is not afraid to share his ideas and views, he will not argue to convince anyone but will follow his own choices relentlessly. This behavior is what causes many to notice the power of being bold, decisive and forthcoming and to emulate these traits. This is why the King of Wands, much like Aries the sign, are at the top of the pack, showing the way. This card calls on you to lead, to act, to decide. It reminds you that others will follow suit once they see the fruits of your endeavours.

King of Wands is associated with the astrology sign of Leo King of Wands is the Leo tarot card - click here to read more about the astrology association to tarot.