What You Need To Know If You Pull The King Of Wands In A Tarot Reading

You can think of the King of Wands as trailblazer energy, tarot reader and founder of Witchy Wellness Leah Vanderveldt explains to mbg. It represents "the highest expression of how you can use your unique forms of creativity to build the life you want," she says, adding that it calls on you to serve in total alignment with you who truly are.

With the suit of Wands in a tarot deck connecting to the element of fire, and Kings representing fire as well, the King of Wands offers double the heat. Pulling this card is a sign that you should take full command of your own energy, including how you expend and conserve it, Vanderveldt notes.

If you pulled the King of Wands in a reading about love or a relationship, it's asking you to be bold and direct with what you want, Vanderveldt explains, adding that "this isn't the time for hiding who you are or your desires."

Pulling a tarot card in reverse doesn't always send its meaning upside-down. According to Vanderveldt, if you pull the King of Wands in reverse, it can actually suggest a crisis of confidence—particularly in yourself. "It can also indicate a resistance to what's not working," she adds.

Being a very independent tarot character, the King of Wands is quite the trailblazer in a career reading. Vanderveldt summarizes this card's message as: "You can respect what others are doing, and even be inspired by it, but not waste any time comparing yourself to them."

Where does your enthusiasm lie, and what do your instincts tell you? How can you bring your natural gifts and authenticity to your professional life? "Those things, combined with consistent devotion and strategy, will bring you to new levels of success," she says.

Are you resisting owning your gifts? This card in reverse is a reminder to live unapologetically. According to Vanderveldt, the King of Wands reversed in a career reading urges you to stop making excuses, discrediting your ideas, and hiding your light.

If you pull the King of Wands in a reading about problems or challenges you're facing (or will face), Vanderveldt notes this fiery card can sometimes burn a bit too hot. Maybe that means overconfidence that translates to brashness, restlessness, or anticipating the next thing without taking time to enjoy what you've accomplished and created, she explains.

"The thing that will temper the energy of this fiery trailblazer is some grounding and cooling," she says, adding. "Getting present is key."

Does your own inner fire feel like it's not burning as bright lately? Pulling this card in reverse can signify a dampening of your fire, perhaps because it's weighed down by insecurities or unfulfilled dreams.

Maybe you have achieved goals, but they're not truly in alignment with who you are, so they don't actually offer a sense of accomplishment. "There's a comparison or silent judgment that comes in with this energy, holding you back from being completely you," she adds.