#King of Wands

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King of Fire. Art by Ebmir, from the Of Folk & Fable Tarot.

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King of Wands and The Empress

Surely there are nicer ways of passing the time than spending all day in your office.

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King of Wands Demons: King Clawthorne

Upright: Natural-born leader, ambition, vision, taking control, decisive, bold, optimistic

Reversed: Tyrant, forceful, impulsive, ruthless, high expectations, haste, ineffective leader

At his introduction, both the upright and reversed qualities of the King of Wands fit King to a T—or at least, they fit his perception of himself. The once-mighty King of Demons, loved almost as much as he was feared, ruler of the Boiling Isles, leader of vast armies, and ruthless tyrant: reduced to a cute and cuddly not-quite-pet, feared by few and coddled by many. The King of Wands is someone who has a grand, ambitious vision which he realizes by enlisting followers and leading them through the process. Likewise, King is obsessed with collecting "minions" and assembling an army, craving the feeling of being respected, feared, and in control. He is often forceful and impulsive when he tries to get his way, like demanding Eda explode his insubordinate playmates, or buying a sketchy potion to get rid of Willow and Gus when they monopolize Luz's attention. The reversed King of Wands can indicate someone is either not suited for a leadership role, or not quite ready. Despite all of King's delusions of grandeur, in reality he's a child who needs a bit of guidance himself.

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Lead your vision. Minor Arcana - King of Wands

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King of Wands

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Pick a Hippo: What do you need to hear?

I know I say it all the time, but I DO want to do more readings for you all. Today's is a simple "what do you need to hear"?

I know you may be finding it hard to define your life’s purpose, but don’t be hard on yourself because it’s taking longer than you thought it would/should. You are doing a lot of introspection and soul searching. Perhaps you are about to embark on a new adventure and having your sense of self makes you feel like you’ll do better. Having an open slate can be just as great a tool going into a new part of your life, though.  Keep holding on by Avril Lavigne came on at the end of the reading. Just keep believing in yourself and your journey. Trust that The Hermit’s lantern will light your path. You’re getting there!

You got all kinds of songs with your reading! Starting with Fireworks - this is from Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix. In the scene that this song is in, Fred and George Weasley are officially embarking on their own adventure. They are no longer tolerating Dolores Umbridge’s regime or abiding by anyone else’s standards. They are making fun, bright, beautiful magic with their fireworks. Human by Christina Perri started once I was about to interpret the cards; it made me think that right now you may be subscribing to other’s wants of you. Since this song started after I began my notes, I think this cycle is ending and your magical side is about to burst through. Then the Brave soundtrack started… You are meant to start this individual journey!!

The first thing I read that resonated with me for your cards and for this reading is “don’t keep pushing forward”. You may be finding it difficult to trust your own intuition or to do your own thing without the comforts of the people you are used to following. But The Hanged Man tells me that separating yourself from the wants and needs of others is going to do you SO well. Continuing to push through the discomfort, anxiety, and unsureness that comes along with this is only doing to delay your progress. Your inner strength is going to propel you to the life you deserve.   

My biggest piece of advice on this day is to be mindful about your intentions – especially concerning finances. You have a business opportunity or you’re planning a major event (trip, wedding, moving, something of the sort) and you need to be cognizant about how much money you’re putting into it. Be responsible with the spending habits. As I was reading keywords for the King of Wands, I read “you are inspired by long-term, sustainable success” and at the same time Eminem raps, “Success is your only mf-ing option.” There’s no better way to interpret this than Sustainable success is your only mf-ing option. You can absolutely invest in this venture, but do it smartly. Remember the long term affects and what will make the biggest (and most positive) impact.

If money is not on your mind, the cards can also be referring to relationships and the part you play within them. You are a strong leader and have a vision, but don’t make decisions which are paid for by the foundation of the relationship.

Lastly, music in general may be a good meditation tool for you. The main line of this song is "lose yourself in the music". Let yourself be lost <3

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charlotte's art history - king of wands

Art: Vase of Flowers – Jan Davidsz de Heem

interpret this card

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finally, my morning tarot draw was less "abandon hope all ye who enter here" and more "yes, creativity and power"

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Stolas is cool af but can be one scary dude, too.

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King of Wands. Art by ​Marie Thirteen.

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Four of Wands and King of Wands

You're not sure how exactly you ended up as the ringmaster of this particular circus.

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What is Their Next Move ?

Pick an Image 💕

Left to right*

Pile 1

Your person is panicking because their world is falling apart. Their happy home is in jeapordy because you are finally deciding to let go. You want stability, someone who is ready to settle down, and is financially responsible. These are areas your person needs to work on. They feel sorry for making those mistakes. They do not want to lose you. Their next move is panic. They are realizing they are on thin ice with you. This time you are putting your foot down.

Pile 2

You are losing your patience with your person. For a long time, you have been the one initiating conversations to fix things in this connection. Now you have changed your approach. This time you have been scaling back. You have been changing your approach to conflicts between you. Now that you are talking less and resting your person feels awkward. They are insecure because they are used to your persistence. Your emotions have been guiding your moves in this relationship. Their next move is silence. Their pride is keeping them from reaching out. They are hoping you will break and speak first. This age gap is getting obvious.

Pile 3

Your sex life has been hot and steamy lately. Two people have been ruling different realms in your life. Sexually one is and emotionally the other. You refuse to make a decision between them because it is more fun. One of your interests are planning to make a romantic offer to you while the other is playing games.

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King of Wands from the Divine Canine Tarot

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[numinously-yours]

Pick a pile: Your shadow self

This week's reading is about your shadow self. I asked the cards to show me three things:

What aspect of your shadow self is coming forward?

What does your higher self want you to know about this part?

How can you address this part?

There are three piles to choose from. Let me know if they resonate <3

Aspect of shadow self: The Tower

You have a tendency to be self-destructive. Sometimes they’re conscious decisions that play into it and sometimes it’s your subconscious. Life feels chaotic and you’re looking for a sense of control, but the choices that you are making are not the best ones. They are burning your tower down more quickly.  

What your higher self wants you to know about the part: Nine of swords

Continuing down this path only leads to more anxiety, depression, and fear. Your higher self wants you to see that you’re creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. “I’m a mess, so I’ll just do things that messy people do.” “I can’t change anyway, so what is the point of doing things differently?” Your fear is in your head. Examine your situation(s) from a different perspective.

How you can address this part: Eight of swords

The eight of swords tells us that our current thoughts and actions are not serving us (which we know from above). I know that the more you think about how to change, the more frustrating and anxiety-inducing it is. It feels overwhelming. But, you have to push through the overwhelm to actually feel the changes. Changing your thoughts will soon change your reality. Replace your negative thoughts with positive ones, no matter how cheesy it feels or sounds. “I suck” is “I’m doing what I can with what I have.” “Food/alcohol/weed/spending money is the only thing that makes me feel better” is “I haven’t even explored all the other ways to ease my anxiety. There are options out there.” You must accept the choices that you DO have and find which will work best for you – even if you don’t like the process.

I’m sending my love <3

Aspect: Ace of pentacles & five of pentacles reversed

You are trying to repair your relationship with faith/spirituality. I can’t tell for sure if it was something you used to feel strongly about or if you are just starting to explore now, but I feel like you are looking for something “higher” to help remind you of the good in the world.

Higher self: Three of pentacles & High Priestess

I love these cards SO much. Your higher self wants you to know that it is with you every step of this journey. Even if you don’t know what you believe in yet, your higher self supports your journey. A spiritual journey requires learning new things and implementing them into your life. Continue to tune into your intuition because it is working side by side with your higher self. They want you to know that you are on the right path and answers are coming soon.

How to Address: Four of swords reversed

Continue to look for answers within. I think you’re doing a good job at listening to yourself as you take part in this journey. It’s totally okay to seek validation from outside sources (church, tarot, meditation, etc.), but if something isn’t sitting right for you then that means it’s NOT for you – and that’s okay! Just like every person who picked this pile isn’t in the exact same situation, not everyone is going to connect with the exact same parts. We are all our own people who have our own needs. Do what you KNOW is in your best interest (and trust me… you DO know 😊)

I’m proud of you <3

Aspect: The star & Chariot in reverse

You are questioning your purpose in life. I do believe this is a newer aspect for your shadow self, but it has been overwhelmingly at the top of your concerns. Maybe you quit your job, are a new parent, just became an empty nester, or moved somewhere new where you don’t have the same support system. You don’t know what to do with yourself and it’s making you so anxious that you’re not doing anything – definitely sensing some task paralysis vibes.

Higher self: Nine of cups

The nine of cups indicates that your current situation IS (going to be) really fulfilling. Your higher self knows you’re confused. The imposter syndrome you’re feeling is completely normal and it will go away. You are being reminded to count your blessings and remind yourself of the good things that are coming out of your situation. Continuing with the examples I have above: you left a toxic work environment, you get to explore so many new things, you get to be independent, or you get to create your life from scratch. These are all amazing!

How to Address: King of wands & Queen of swords

Be the leader of your own life, pile 3. With this new slate, you can look at your life less biased than you could before. You get to set new boundaries and feel good about them! You are strong, independent, and can live your life with intent. You are the determining factor of your purpose.

You got this <3