by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Tarot, Wands
Known also as the Prince of the Chariot of Fire, the King of Wands represents forthcoming changes, removing negativity and growth despite obstacles. The King of Wands is the Spirit of Fire - enthusiasm, dynamism and adventure. As a Fire Court Card, he is fiery, enigmatic and dynamic. He will sweep you up in his plans and if you don't get with the program and keep the pace he may leave you behind. As a King, he represents authority, power and magnetism. Not really pragmatic, still, he knows how to win others to his cause. The King of Wands is an agent of change, he introduces new ideas that may seem foreign and perhaps suspect because of that. But if you embrace the energy of this King, your life will be enriched beyond measure. He represents excitement that blows away the cobwebs of boredom and ennui, and if you have ever wished for something different and beyond the mundane, then hang on to your hat and be prepared to have your wish fulfilled. As a person he is a robust, handsome presence, bold and exciting. He is determined that everyone in his presence is transported to a new understanding of life, love and what is really important. He will usually turn up like a whirlwind, irresistible in his enthusiasm and he infects everyone who then wonders what on earth they have been wasting their lives being safe and bored. He often will represent a foreigner, someone whose ideas, habits and beliefs are alien to your own, yet strangely attractive and compelling because of that. And of course, as with all...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
The King of Swords is the Prince of the Chariot of the Winds and represents mastery of mental skills, strategy and rhetoric. He is aligned with those Air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. The King of Swords is the ultimate strategist. He is focused, direct and clever. He is driven by intellectual curiosity and pride and loves a battle of words. Some will say he is emotionally cold but it is only because he speaks directly to the truth and does not believe in garnishing the truth to spare the emotions. The King of Swords is an idealist and so is often impractical and unable to deal with the murky reality of life in all its messiness. He is a list-maker, an organiser, a person who can be relied on to plan, communicate and execute a way forward. He is a lawmaker and justice seeker, his mind is like a steel trap and he is the person to approach when you need a clear cut plan of action. When the King of Swords turns up in a reading, he signals the necessity to adopt clear thinking, fairness and logic in a situation that has been troubling you. It is time to put emotional arguments aside and stop putting things off in the hope that the situation will improve on its own. If you need to seek advice to gain clarity on a matter that has been troubling you, then now is the time to do so. Sometimes we just need an unbiased view and opinion from someone who resides outside of the problem. The appearance of this card...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
The King of Swords is also known as the Prince of the Chariot of the Winds and represents the responsible use of intelligence, reason and logic. This King is ambitious, mentally agile and goal-oriented. He brings the gifts of practical application of knowledge and the power of the mind. He has mastered his own thinking, and can show the way to overcome the emotions and passions which cloud clear thinking by careful consideration and logical application of intellect. When this King turns up in a reading for you, it is time for you also to master your thinking and not let your emotions or regressive patterns of thought get in the way of your progress. Emotion and passion have their place in life, to be sure, but this card is telling you to put those aside for now and pursue a more clear train of thought and sensible lines of enquiry to get a better result. You may find this King turns up in your life as a potential lover, whose cleverness and quick intelligence is engaging and spurs your imagination with his sense of fun and games, but he is like quicksilver and may not be so comfortable with more intense emotions - in fact the deeper emotional entanglements that often arise in passionate relationships may cause him to withdraw. You may turn to a wise mentor who has the qualities of this King to help inspire you to make better decisions now and into the future, and put aside your emotive arguments and reasoning for they will not serve you now. Time to bring out your sense...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
The King of Swords is also known as the Prince of the Chariot of the Winds and he represents mastery of the mental realm - thoughts, ideas and beliefs. He is ambitious, goal-driven and focused. As a person he is imaginative, clever and has an agile mind. Easily bored, he moves from one pursuit or idea to another, and needs to find constant sources of mental stimulation. He can be cold and passionless and withdraw from situations that have emotional overtones that would be uncomfortable for him to deal with. He holds a magnetic attraction due to his intelligence and wit, and often holds positions of authority because of these qualities. He is ambivalent however, and can run hot one minute and cold the next, for apparently no reason. He can appear fickle in his allegiances, as he prefers to follow the path of logic and fairness rather than sticking doggedly to one point of view. On an abstract level he can represent advice of a legal or financial nature, and may even represent an institution that handles such matters. It represents advice that is sought or is given. When the King of Swords turns up for you in a reading, it is an opportune time to make plans and put your goals into action, as you have the foresight and passion to see them materialise now. Strategic and clear thinking is needed, as well as a willingness to put fear and emotion aside. There is a deep desire to follow a long-held goal that until now you have been unable to achieve. By directing your thoughts and focus wholeheartedly...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
The King of Pentacles is the Prince of the Chariot of Earth and is aligned with the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. He represents expert manifestation of skills and resources. The King of Pentacles brings the harvest of creative endeavours, and is the realisation of rewards of effort, foresight and planning. He plods towards his substantial goals deliberately, seriously and without humour. As a person he is serious, sensual and astute. He knows how to maximise his resources and looks after those he is closest to as an accomplished provider and custodian of money and property. When the King of Pentacles turns up in a reading it is time for you to get your financial affairs sorted out in your favour - you have the ability now to either attract those who will help you grow and secure your resources or you will find the information that will allow you to do this for yourself. There is a focus on large established organisations, and these will be important to you now, and this will generally be in a helpful way. The realisation of long-held ambitions and goals, especially of a material nature, is likely now. Patience is key, as is faith in a positive outcome, although care is also needed to protect what you have built up. As a partner he is devoted, sensual and tactile. He is serious about his relationships and while it may take him some time to get around to declaring his feelings, when he does it is out of a sense of certainty and an eye on the long term. He makes...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
The King of Pentacles is called the Prince of the Chariot of Earth and he represents mastery of the physical realm - health, finances, property and skills. He is linked to the earthy astrological signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. He is hardworking, patient, successful and determined. A generous soul, he is nevertheless careful and not foolish with his money or other resources, but he understands that generosity and focus on building wealth and assets that last are both linked. He looks after his possessions and is careful with security. He is brilliant at nurturing physical assets and is often linked to the land, in building or in finance in his profession. He can appear fussy when considering the details of any important decision and usually takes much longer than others to finalise matters. As a partner or potential partner he is steady, stable and often somewhat stubborn. He does not change his mind easily and not without good cause and plenty of evidence to support a change. He is sensual and earthy - he likes the sensation of touch and will hold on to a relationship doggedly and faithfully once he has committed himself. He has a strong and passionate heart that is devoted to family and the foundations of family life. He can be jealous and possessive if there is any ambivalence or uncertainty in his relationship with his chosen partner. He is a good provider. On an abstract level, the King of Pentacles represents institutions, traditions and professional organisations dealing with property and money. When he turns up in a reading for you, he is telling you it...
