King of Wands as a person

As a person, upright

Visionary and decisive, this character sees the big picture and takes responsibility for getting there. They tend to lead by example, turn ideas into ventures and inspire trust through sheer conviction. People often look to them to set the direction.

As a person, reversed

The King's shadow is someone who mistakes their own vision for everyone's. They may grow domineering, hasty or rigid, impatient with detail and with dissent. Bluster can stand in for substance when they feel challenged.

Traits

• visionary
• decisive
• bold
• entrepreneurial

Strengths

Turns ideas into ventures, takes responsibility, leads by example.

Shadow

Domineering, impatient with detail, can mistake their vision for everyone's.

In love

Protective and proud; needs admiration and a shared sense of purpose.

At work

The founder, the director, the one who sets the direction.

If King of Wands is you

Lead: decide where this is going and take others with you, listening as you go.

As feelings

Committed, purposeful desire defines this feeling. They may see you as part of a bigger vision and feel protective, proud and decisive about where things could go. It often shows as leadership in the relationship: plans made, intentions stated.