King of Wands

Upright Meaning

The King sits on his throne decorated with lions and salamanders — creatures of fire that legend says can walk through flames unburned. He holds his wand like a scepter, a small salamander at his feet. Unlike the Knight who charges blindly, the King has learned to direct fire with purpose. He is the visionary leader, the entrepreneur, the one who sees the grand plan and has the charisma to rally others to it. His gaze is forward; he is already seeing the next horizon.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the King of Wands becomes the tyrant who demands loyalty but offers nothing in return, or the visionary whose plans are grandiose but disconnected from reality. His high standards become impossible expectations. His leadership becomes control. If this represents you, consider whether your vision serves others or only yourself.

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