What is the meaning of symbols in King of Wands Tarot Card?

The King of Wands is an auspicious card that primarily means movement towards success, career growth, major achievements in the professional field. It symbolizes power, achievement of results and realization in society.
In the image of the King of Wands in the Waite Tarot deck, we see a middle-aged man in rich robes seated on a throne. He has a golden crown on his head, and a staff in his hands. The King’s pose is confident and domineering, it conveys the main meaning of the card: high achievements, good material level, authority.

Card Symbolism

King
A symbol of power, sovereignty, activity and prestige.

Crown
A symbol of power, willpower and prestige. The crown on this card also looks like a flame, symbolizing fire.

Bright Orange Robe
A symbol of fire, passion, desire to immediately take action, will.

Green in Robe
Reveals fertility, naturalness, growth, inexperience.

Images of Salamanders Biting Their Tail on the Mantle
This is a symbol of creative fire and the completion of the work begun. Also symbolizes rebirth.

Foliage Staff
A symbol of creativity and vitality. Also, the Wand symbolizes active action.

Salamander
Represents infinity and rushes forward to any obstacle. This is a sign of the realization of creative abilities. Also a symbol of fire and power.

Images of Lions on the Back of the Throne
They symbolize strength and power.

Black Lion
Symbolizes strength and courage.

Light Blue Sky
A symbol of purity of thoughts, individuality.

The King of Wands is strength, creativity, inspiration and achievement. He represents natural leaders who have the gift of inspiring others and achieving goals. Because of his position of power, the King can point out opportunities or challenges that need to be overcome.
The King of Wands symbolizes strength and courage. This often indicates the introduction of a new opportunity or problem.

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