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The Rider-Waite-Smith/Gold Foil King of Wands projects the image of an aggressive (clenched fist) King who is siting upon a throne holding a leaf sprouting fertile wand. The sprouting leaves, depict vital life/sex force that is attributed to Wands. The little salamander at his feet, the salamanders on his cape and the red gold color of his remnants, are all implying his rule over fire. The blue cloth around his neck and shoulders, is the color of the Blue Sophia, Greek Goddess of Wisdom. Wisdom being the name of Chokmah the second Sephiroth that rules over the Tarot Kings.

The Gold Foil-King of Wands represents the physical and emotional nature of a dark, ardent, lithe, animated, and impassioned noble. He connects with the symbol for Leo the Lion that exists as his throne's backing. The symbol of the Golden/yellow sun is also worn around his neck.

The Tarot of the Old Path King of Rods is shown bearing a rod of goat willow, implying he is a wise leader. The Gleaming gold crown suggests high spiritual development.

The sign that he is a mature and wise King is also implied as his graying hair.

His ermine cloak is bordered with entwined plants suggesting he enjoys country living. His cloak and clothes are also in the colors of Fire, the Element of this card. Behind him is a yellow Iris which in the language of flowers suggests a passionate nature.

Hanging at his neck is a circle of gold that has three golden leaves dangling from it, implying the wholeness and perpetuation of the world and the three states of the Goddess as Maid, Mother and Crone. He is a married man, as shown by the gold ring. Suggesting his marriage to the Goddess who is the Creatrix of all form; As her husband, he is caretaker of her property.

The primary meaning of this card is of a fair, blue eyed married man of good character, wise, educated, and intelligent. A passionate male force.

That being said: the King is shown as the aggressive ruler of great force and independence, who says what he wants, when he wants and often without empathy for others. He has the utmost belief in his own abilities and is most pioneer like, masterful and self-reliant. Although he is intuitive and dynamic, he always insists that he is in charge. This seems counterintuitive to his ability to be a sympathetic person, who surprisingly believes he is misunderstood. Therefore, he often lives in a creative world unknown to others. In truth, there are no genders applied to the Court Cards, as they represent "personality cores"; However, gender is usually used to express the action of these personalities. Male is seen as an aggressive electric-fire and Female is seen as a receptive magnetic persona.

The Tarot Personality birth chart is not mentioned nor shown in the instruction material of Rider-Waite-Smith nor the Connolly Tarot. However, all court cards are based on this chart of personality cores. Checking the birthdate of an individual on this chart will help you find the significator of the querent or of any person they have encountered. We all incarnate and reincarnate in all 12 houses of the Zodiac, so these are merely attempts to signify the "Core" or the "seed" of one's personality.

The King of Wands can be a wonderful caring Father, or a commanding leader who is a source of constant learning and adventure, of whom the child /or employee is immensely proud. However, he can be exceedingly difficult, tending to make irrational and impulsive demands of everyone around him. Therefore, he often tends to be embarrassingly eccentric, domineering, and very impatient. Some children/employees feel put off by such a "drill sergeant" of a Father/Boss who sets extremely lofty standards. Reward or punishment manifests swiftly with such a father. Hence, the outgoing and creative qualities of such a father/boss, can be abrasive or exciting.

WHEN THE KING OF WANDS/RODS IS THROWN DURING A READING, it implies.

• A spiritual evolution is taking place at a deep core level. It is as if the past personality is fuel for a new phoenix- self arising from the flames
• Experiencing the conviction of Spirit with much inner and outward movement of energy; the manifestation of leadership skills.
• Positive male power, complete with the ability to focus on long term goals but with rapid movement that can handle complex situations.
• Strong-minded and able to dominate others by force of will.
• A master of wit and charm, profound sense of humor and warm generosity with a strong liking for fun. Can persuade anyone into anything.
• A mature male who's inner and outer being are in mutual agreement and balance.

If reversed, it implies:

• Very Impersonal force without the conscience of the personal.
• May be a highly empowered spiritual being. Which doesn't necessarily mean he has your best interest at heart. Spirit is Pure Mind and doesn't see things in a personal way.
• Emotional coldness.
• Too much emphasis on the mind.
• Dazzling ambiguity.
• Fickle.

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