Radiant Rider-Waite
King of Wands
LWB
The physical and emotional nature to which the card is attributed is dark, ardent, lithe, animated, impassioned, noble. He uplifts a flowering wand and wears, like his three correspondences in the remaining suits, what is called a cap of maintenance beneath his crown. He connects with the symbol of the lion, which is emblazoned on the back of his throne.
Divinatory Meaning
Dark man, friendly, countryman, generally married, honest and conscientious.
My Impressions
There are so many things that you can find in the card if you look close enough. For instance the colours, how the man is holding his hand in a fist by his side. Where the throne appears to be a desert, so the desert can be considered to be vrey hot and even lacking in water, but even though the deserts are hot duing the day, it can be quite cold at night. So the lack of water and the coldness at night, as indicated by the desert setting, means that these people can be considered to be without emotion and can seen to be quite cold towards other people on their interactions, but since it is night, it may not actually be the case, they may actually love and care for someone, and the people in their lives may be appreciated and needed, but the way this can come across can be the complete opposite.
The man is sitting in a way that looks like he is ready to spring into action. It could be in the terms of an activity, creative project, venture, career or anything along those lines. He appears to be on the ready, in the terms that he is not wanting anything to get in his way, if an opportunity opens up for him there would be no hesitation in getting it under way, to take full advantage, without anything stopping him. It could be in the terms of other people, or it could be other thigns, matter of fact he is quick to get into the action that he doesn't even have time to pay any heed to any self-doubts, fears, worries, insecurities and other self-sabotaging thoughts.
The way that he has one hand clutched to his side, almost looks like a fist. Which would mean that he could be quick to anger, and in his anger he is likely to pounce on whoever or whatever has made him angry. As this card, as already mention, that he acts so quickly means that he could say or do something without even thinking of the consequences which may result in him perhaps doing or saying that he may later regret. With this he has great capacity to hurt and alienate other people.
Considering what has been said it can also be seen that this preson would be impatient, wanting instant results and gratification. In some instances this could be seen that this could be in the terms of physical gratification, whether they would be a faithful lover is difficult to see, he could be considered to bea player. Other than that it could indicate that things could be done that can be considered daring, impulsive, adventurous and reckless. Other than that this card indicates fieriness, zest for life, enthusiasm, optimism, eagerness, energy and action. It could be seen that this person can be considered to be a trailblazer and a risk taker, for this person if the risks don't trun out well, they would still be able to see a positive from these risks that they take. Also, considering that they are willing to take the risks, means more that they have a greater chance of finding something more worthwhile than the current circumstance, but at the same time it can be consiered that there is also a greater opportunity for them to get themselves into some real trouble. This card usually indicates someone who acts first and thinks later, in which case they can be considered a go getter , and is less likely to be stopped by any doubts.
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Golden Tarot of Klimt
King of Wands
LWB
Entrepreneurial abilities, wisdom and generosity.
My Impressions
The first thing that I find interesting about the card is the very obvious references to the third eye and crown chakras. The man is wearing like a crown with a jewel in the middle of his forehead. On top of his head there looks like something that could be radiating from there. This makes me think that this indicates a very intuitive person, who is open to all sorts of information, such as inner guidance, inner wisdom and Universal wisdom. On top of that, there are eyes on his robe, or clothing.
The arms are rested on very high armrests, which are at almost shoulder height. The pattern of the actual armrest is like that of a plant, perhaps a flowering plant. Which indicates any ideas, information or knowledge that he has acquired from his higher consciousness and the Universe he has quickly put that into action to make something grow from that.
The way he has the wand positioned across his body makes me think of one of those "No ---- " sings, or some sort of barrier. The look on his face can be considered quite cold, hard and set. I would say from that he won't take too kindly to any interference from others. He would not tolerate someone who will try to stop him, or at least to get in his way, or even slow him down. I would say here, as well, that he won't take too kindly to any advice or criticism. If you were to do any of the above - try to stop him, slow down, get in his way, criticise him or advise him, expect to get some sort of retort, possibly anger inspired, could be an action or what he says, there would be some sort of backlash.