Okay, so I’ve been messing around with Tarot cards lately, and the King cards, in particular, have really caught my attention. I wanted to really nail down what the King tarot card meaning is, so I decided to do a deep dive and document the whole thing.
First, I grabbed my favorite Rider-Waite deck. I just like the imagery on it, it makes things easier for me to understand. Then I pulled out all four Kings: King of Wands, King of Cups, King of Swords, and King of Pentacles. I laid them out in front of me on the table.
The King of Wands
- I started with the King of Wands. This guy looks like he’s ready to go, right? He’s sitting on his throne, holding that big wand like he’s about to lead a charge.
- What I picked up from my books and some online stuff is that this King is all about being a natural-born leader. He’s fiery, passionate, and full of energy.
- I wrote down some keywords in my notebook: “Visionary,” “bold,” “charismatic,” and “taking action.” It’s like, this King doesn’t just sit around and dream, he makes things happen.
The King of Cups
- Next, I focused on the King of Cups. He seems way more chill than the King of Wands, huh? He’s got his cup, but he’s not all intense about it.
- This King, from what I gathered, is the master of his emotions. He’s compassionate, understanding, and diplomatic.
- I jotted down: “Balanced,” “wise,” “kind,” and “in control of feelings.” He’s the kind of guy you’d go to for advice, someone who really listens.
The King of Swords
- Then I studied The king of * king is sitting up very straight, holding that sword like he means business.
- What I am understanding,is the master of *’s fair,truth,and having Strong moral principles.
- So,I scrawled:”truth”,”Authority”,”Ethics”,”Morality”.
The King of Pentacles
- Finally, I got to the King of Pentacles. This one’s all about the material world. He’s holding that pentacle, surrounded by all this abundance.
- My research told me that this King represents stability, security, and success. He’s practical, reliable, and good with money.
- I added to my notes: “Prosperous,” “grounded,” “dependable,” and “good provider.” He’s the kind of guy who builds things that last.
After looking at all four Kings, I realized they represent different aspects of mature masculine energy. It’s not just about being “kingly,” but about mastering different areas of life: action, emotion, intellect, and the material world. It was a pretty cool exercise, and I feel like I have a much better grasp of what these Kings are all about. I plan to use this new understanding in my readings.
