Minor arcana · Wands (Fire)
King of Wands
Leadership with vision and an enterprising spirit.
- Keywords
- Leadership · Vision · Enterprise · Honour · Inspiring others
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Fire
AdviceTake the lead on your own path.
What it means
The King of Wands holds his wand on a throne carved with lions and salamanders. He is the visionary leader who sees far and knows how to get others moving. He represents someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, or your ability to decide with courage and take charge.
In love
A protective, confident person, or a relationship led with decisiveness.
At work and with money
Starting a business, leading a team and making big decisions.
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Frequently asked questions
What does King of Wands mean in tarot?
Leadership with vision and an enterprising spirit. Take the lead on your own path.
What does King of Wands mean in love?
A protective, confident person, or a relationship led with decisiveness.
What does King of Wands mean for work?
Starting a business, leading a team and making big decisions.
Is King of Wands a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, King of Wands usually says yes. Leadership with vision and an enterprising spirit.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Wands
Ace of WandsTwo of WandsThree of WandsFour of WandsFive of WandsSix of WandsSeven of WandsEight of WandsNine of WandsTen of WandsPage of WandsKnight of WandsQueen of Wands