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King of Wands tarot card meaning

King of Wands highlights authority and directed mastery within action, drive and creative momentum. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

King of Wands, tarot card
King of Wands

What this card represents

Upright

King of Wands highlights authority and directed mastery within action, drive and creative momentum. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

King of Wands reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive authority and directed mastery within action, drive and creative momentum. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, King of Wands brings authority and directed mastery into the area of action, drive and creative momentum. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, King of Wands can show a blocked or exaggerated form of authority and directed mastery. Notice how action, drive and creative momentum is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of King of Wands relate to something I can actually do?

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Important note

Symbolic readings can help frame questions; they cannot prove what someone thinks or predict future events.