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The Hermit Reversed Tarot Meaning

“Time to reemerge and share your newfound wisdom with the world.” The Hermit (Reversed) | Tarot Card If the Hermit appears reversed, it indicates that it is time to reemerge from your inner landscape and share yourself with the outside world again.

After a period of introspection and self-work you have gained new insights and wisdom. Now the demands of the external world may be calling you back. Duties will multiply, and events may pick up speed. The Hermit is the “way-shower” from within. Don’t be surprised is you may be a way-shower to others, now that you made your own journey. It is time to engage with the world around you and share your unique wisdom and experiences.

Do you make a habit of tapping into the wisdom within you, or do you tend to distract or numb yourself when faced with discomfort?

Are you aware of the inner Wise One that resides within?

The Hermit sets out into the darkness, confronting uncomfortable truths and feelings. The snow he travels over represents emotions that have been “put on ice” or numbed. But with his warm, illuminating lantern and his staff of wisdom, he melts the cold, allowing emotions to be resolved and released. By following his gentle guidance, you can uncover the hidden lessons beneath the surface. Is your heart frozen? Can you access and feel the emotions within, or are they numb?

The fear of discomfort masks the truth and prevents you from accessing your wisdom. One common misconception about the Hermit’s lesson is that wisdom can be found solely through thinking. However, overthinking simply allows anxiety to go unchecked, leading to hollow solutions that do not address the root of the problem. Feeling the discomfort, on the other hand, allows for true resolution. Unfortunately, many people avoid facing their feelings by turning to their phones, alcohol, or binge-watching television.

The Hermit reversed also indicates that you may possess something important that can contribute to the world around you.

However, you cannot share it if you are hiding. It is so important that you don’t hide, avoid or become shy about what you offer. The Hermit represents the authentic place within you. Have the courage to reveal your authentic self with others. Your challenges, and introspective journey have given you valuable wisdom. Reconnect with the world and share that wisdom with others. When the Hermit appears reversed, he reminds you that you are not alone. It is time to seek the company of others, who have also done the inner work to know their authentic self. Sometimes this card simply means that you are not as isolated as you think. New friendships, partnerships and connection will appear. A breakthrough will happen if you are open and reconnect with others at this time.

The Hermit Reversed Tarot Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Time to reemerge and share your newfound wisdom with the world.” The Hermit (Reversed) | Tarot Card If the Hermit appears reversed, it indicates that it is time to reemerge from your inner landscape and share yourself with the outside world again.

After a period of introspection and self-work you have gained new insights and wisdom. Now the demands of the external world may be calling you back. Duties will multiply, and events may pick up speed. The Hermit is the “way-shower” from within. Don’t be surprised is you may be a way-shower to others, now that you made your own journey. It is time to engage with the world around you and share your unique wisdom and experiences.

Do you make a habit of tapping into the wisdom within you, or do you tend to distract or numb yourself when faced with discomfort?

Are you aware of the inner Wise One that resides within?

The Hermit sets out into the darkness, confronting uncomfortable truths and feelings. The snow he travels over represents emotions that have been “put on ice” or numbed. But with his warm, illuminating lantern and his staff of wisdom, he melts the cold, allowing emotions to be resolved and released. By following his gentle guidance, you can uncover the hidden lessons beneath the surface. Is your heart frozen? Can you access and feel the emotions within, or are they numb?

The fear of discomfort masks the truth and prevents you from accessing your wisdom. One common misconception about the Hermit’s lesson is that wisdom can be found solely through thinking. However, overthinking simply allows anxiety to go unchecked, leading to hollow solutions that do not address the root of the problem. Feeling the discomfort, on the other hand, allows for true resolution. Unfortunately, many people avoid facing their feelings by turning to their phones, alcohol, or binge-watching television.

The Hermit reversed also indicates that you may possess something important that can contribute to the world around you.

However, you cannot share it if you are hiding. It is so important that you don’t hide, avoid or become shy about what you offer. The Hermit represents the authentic place within you. Have the courage to reveal your authentic self with others. Your challenges, and introspective journey have given you valuable wisdom. Reconnect with the world and share that wisdom with others. When the Hermit appears reversed, he reminds you that you are not alone. It is time to seek the company of others, who have also done the inner work to know their authentic self. Sometimes this card simply means that you are not as isolated as you think. New friendships, partnerships and connection will appear. A breakthrough will happen if you are open and reconnect with others at this time.

Ten of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

“Gratitude.”Ten of Cups (Upright) | Tarot Card

The Ten of Cups represents gratitude for the magic that’s weaving through your life, right at this very moment. You can’t see this magic if you are on autopilot, mad, stressed, or anxious. You can only perceive it if you choose to stop feeding tension, step out of your routines, and open your eyes to the miracles at play. When you open yourself to this magic, great things begin to happen in your life. This shimmering magic is darting about everywhere, but you may have to adjust your perspective to see it.

Do “problems” seem to suck all the oxygen out of your day?

Do you know you “have it good,” but just can’t seem to see it, feel it, or sense it? Is there stress, anger, or tension living in your heart?

The family depicted on the Ten of Cups is like any other. They have problems to solve, work to do, kids to raise, and routines that govern their day. And yet, they’re doing something that many of us don’t do enough. They are soaking in the magic at play in their lives, in the present. The home that the family shares is in the distance, nestled in a thicket of trees on the hilltop. It is where they spend most of their time. In the house, love prevails, but there is also bickering, disagreements and squabbles between the children that need to be broken up.

Being in the house, it is difficult for the family to actually see the house. So, the husband took his wife and kids out of their home and up the road. The family stepped out of routines and held each other close. When the husband and wife looked back at their home, a magical thing happened. A colorful rainbow filled the sky, illuminating each of their blessings. Rainbows are messengers of Spirit. The message is that showing gratitude for life, just as it is, attracts even more good luck and miracles. The family truly feels alive. They have such a love for each other. This love makes everything alright.

The couple raises their hands in gratitude for the abundance they have. The children are overcome as well and dance merrily in the moment. The family now has a new awareness of the magic they don’t always see. They were so close to this magic, that they were unable to see it.

Choose to see in the magic weaving through your life.

To see this magic, you might need to step out of the house, and away from your routines. If you do get a glimpse of it, it might just fill your heart and make your eyes a little misty.

When the Ten of Cups appears, it’s time to open your heart to those you love most. Give them a hug and tell them how important they are. Acknowledge the love that is all around you and do something to increase it.

There is magic dancing through your life. It weaves into your spirit and connects you with everyone and everything around you. It’s in the air, the water, the trees, the people you love and in every particle of light.

Whisper a word of gratitude, for magical things are happening!

Ten of Cups in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Ten of Cups promises an auspicious beginning. It is likely that both partners have endured some difficulties in their past relationships which makes the sweetness of the present moment so enthralling. This card can also signify compatible long-term priorities. As with all idyllic cards in the tarot, keep your expectations in check as you get to know this person more… but enjoy!

Long Term Partnership

The Ten of Cups represents a happy couple. This is not to say that you both haven’t endured your share of stormy skies. However, the core of this relationship is loving, compatible, and strong. This card often appears during a great relationship rite of passage such as marriage, buying a home, or starting a family. The best of times await.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Ten of Cups advises you to keep the faith that you will meet that special someone. You may have endured your share of storms, but the rainbow of hope is delivering a promising message to you. The Universe is bringing the right person at the right time, and not before. So, relax and enjoy this moment! A watched pot never boils.

Ten of Cups Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Gratitude.”Ten of Cups (Upright) | Tarot Card

The Ten of Cups represents gratitude for the magic that’s weaving through your life, right at this very moment. You can’t see this magic if you are on autopilot, mad, stressed, or anxious. You can only perceive it if you choose to stop feeding tension, step out of your routines, and open your eyes to the miracles at play. When you open yourself to this magic, great things begin to happen in your life. This shimmering magic is darting about everywhere, but you may have to adjust your perspective to see it.

Do “problems” seem to suck all the oxygen out of your day?

Do you know you “have it good,” but just can’t seem to see it, feel it, or sense it? Is there stress, anger, or tension living in your heart?

The family depicted on the Ten of Cups is like any other. They have problems to solve, work to do, kids to raise, and routines that govern their day. And yet, they’re doing something that many of us don’t do enough. They are soaking in the magic at play in their lives, in the present. The home that the family shares is in the distance, nestled in a thicket of trees on the hilltop. It is where they spend most of their time. In the house, love prevails, but there is also bickering, disagreements and squabbles between the children that need to be broken up.

Being in the house, it is difficult for the family to actually see the house. So, the husband took his wife and kids out of their home and up the road. The family stepped out of routines and held each other close. When the husband and wife looked back at their home, a magical thing happened. A colorful rainbow filled the sky, illuminating each of their blessings. Rainbows are messengers of Spirit. The message is that showing gratitude for life, just as it is, attracts even more good luck and miracles. The family truly feels alive. They have such a love for each other. This love makes everything alright.

The couple raises their hands in gratitude for the abundance they have. The children are overcome as well and dance merrily in the moment. The family now has a new awareness of the magic they don’t always see. They were so close to this magic, that they were unable to see it.

Choose to see in the magic weaving through your life.

To see this magic, you might need to step out of the house, and away from your routines. If you do get a glimpse of it, it might just fill your heart and make your eyes a little misty.

When the Ten of Cups appears, it’s time to open your heart to those you love most. Give them a hug and tell them how important they are. Acknowledge the love that is all around you and do something to increase it.

There is magic dancing through your life. It weaves into your spirit and connects you with everyone and everything around you. It’s in the air, the water, the trees, the people you love and in every particle of light.

Whisper a word of gratitude, for magical things are happening!

Ten of Cups in a Love Reading New Relationship

The Ten of Cups promises an auspicious beginning. It is likely that both partners have endured some difficulties in their past relationships which makes the sweetness of the present moment so enthralling. This card can also signify compatible long-term priorities. As with all idyllic cards in the tarot, keep your expectations in check as you get to know this person more… but enjoy!

Long Term Partnership

The Ten of Cups represents a happy couple. This is not to say that you both haven’t endured your share of stormy skies. However, the core of this relationship is loving, compatible, and strong. This card often appears during a great relationship rite of passage such as marriage, buying a home, or starting a family. The best of times await.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Ten of Cups advises you to keep the faith that you will meet that special someone. You may have endured your share of storms, but the rainbow of hope is delivering a promising message to you. The Universe is bringing the right person at the right time, and not before. So, relax and enjoy this moment! A watched pot never boils.

Looking to learn more? Discover the Ten of Cups (Reversed) meaning.

The Empress Tarot Card Meaning

“You have everything that you need.” The Empress (Upright) | Tarot Card When the Empress appears, worries can no longer exist.

The Empress is the ever-loving “Great Mother,” who encourages, nurtures and protects all her children. The Empress reassures us that we are safe, protected, and have access to all the abundance we need. She lovingly holds out this truth, even when you are unable to feel it, see it or believe it.

The Empress archetype has gone by many names throughout human history. She’s appeared in every land and in every culture since the dawn of time. There have been many attempts throughout history to repress her, discredit her, or forget her completely. However, after every “Dark-Age” in human history she always reemerges with a gentle smile. The Empress appears today to tell you that there is something important in your life that needs to feel loved, nurtured, and protected to thrive. She advises you that self-love will be your strongest shield moving forward.

Are you feeling safe, reassured, and abundant right now?

The Empress sits in her abundant garden. She looks kindly at you as you approach her throne. She wears the sparkling Crown of Twelve Stars, signifying her status as the eternal “Queen of Heaven.” The crown symbolizes her ability to see “the big picture,” or the eternal context of every situation. The Empress also wears a second laurel-leaf crown which corresponds to the final card in the major arcana, the World. The crowns give her the ability to see the time before, the beginning, the middle, the end and the great beyond. Seeing situations in the context of the eternal is a great remedy for fear. The Empress reminds us we have so much more purpose in our existence than our fears would have us believe. The Crown of Twelve Stars also reminds us of the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac, and represents all things growing at their appropriate time. The crown of leaves (which we will see again on the Chariot) represents victory within the world, while the crown of stars represents the perspective of the heavens.

The robes of the Empress are covered with images of fruit, representing her power to bring prosperity and abundance to everything she nurtures. A shield in the shape of a heart lays at her feet, emblazoned with the symbol of Venus the Goddess of Love. This symbolizes that the Empress uses love to protect what she cares for. Her field of wheat signifies her ability to feed and nourish her children. She reminds us that there is more than enough for everybody. The Empress embodies comfort, love, and understanding. She is the nurturing face of Mother Nature, who gently guides you back to your authentic nature. She patiently waits with open arms, to unburden you of troubles, and wipe away all tears. The Empress can always be felt in the part of your heart which transcends fear and glows with love.

The Empress makes all things grow with the power of gentle patience.

This loving force is always busy at work. It can be seen in our major life events and rites of passage. The Empress is also busy in the background of our lives, making the trees blossom, grass grow, and the generations to pass on their torches. Her loving energy is present when a mother holds her baby for the first time, and when an old man calls out to his mother before he is about to pass on. The Empress reminds you of the power of your highest ideals. This energy allows you to manifest whatever dream you are trying to create. When the Empress arrives, she unburdens you of worries because she places issues in the context of the “big picture.” The Empress reminds you that all that really matters is love. Therefore, you can believe her when she whispers, “Everything is going to be okay.”

The Empress Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“You have everything that you need.” The Empress (Upright) | Tarot Card When the Empress appears, worries can no longer exist.

The Empress is the ever-loving “Great Mother,” who encourages, nurtures and protects all her children. The Empress reassures us that we are safe, protected, and have access to all the abundance we need. She lovingly holds out this truth, even when you are unable to feel it, see it or believe it.

The Empress archetype has gone by many names throughout human history. She’s appeared in every land and in every culture since the dawn of time. There have been many attempts throughout history to repress her, discredit her, or forget her completely. However, after every “Dark-Age” in human history she always reemerges with a gentle smile. The Empress appears today to tell you that there is something important in your life that needs to feel loved, nurtured, and protected to thrive. She advises you that self-love will be your strongest shield moving forward.

Are you feeling safe, reassured, and abundant right now?

The Empress sits in her abundant garden. She looks kindly at you as you approach her throne. She wears the sparkling Crown of Twelve Stars, signifying her status as the eternal “Queen of Heaven.” The crown symbolizes her ability to see “the big picture,” or the eternal context of every situation. The Empress also wears a second laurel-leaf crown which corresponds to the final card in the major arcana, the World. The crowns give her the ability to see the time before, the beginning, the middle, the end and the great beyond. Seeing situations in the context of the eternal is a great remedy for fear. The Empress reminds us we have so much more purpose in our existence than our fears would have us believe. The Crown of Twelve Stars also reminds us of the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac, and represents all things growing at their appropriate time. The crown of leaves (which we will see again on the Chariot) represents victory within the world, while the crown of stars represents the perspective of the heavens.

The robes of the Empress are covered with images of fruit, representing her power to bring prosperity and abundance to everything she nurtures. A shield in the shape of a heart lays at her feet, emblazoned with the symbol of Venus the Goddess of Love. This symbolizes that the Empress uses love to protect what she cares for. Her field of wheat signifies her ability to feed and nourish her children. She reminds us that there is more than enough for everybody. The Empress embodies comfort, love, and understanding. She is the nurturing face of Mother Nature, who gently guides you back to your authentic nature. She patiently waits with open arms, to unburden you of troubles, and wipe away all tears. The Empress can always be felt in the part of your heart which transcends fear and glows with love.

The Empress makes all things grow with the power of gentle patience.

This loving force is always busy at work. It can be seen in our major life events and rites of passage. The Empress is also busy in the background of our lives, making the trees blossom, grass grow, and the generations to pass on their torches. Her loving energy is present when a mother holds her baby for the first time, and when an old man calls out to his mother before he is about to pass on. The Empress reminds you of the power of your highest ideals. This energy allows you to manifest whatever dream you are trying to create. When the Empress arrives, she unburdens you of worries because she places issues in the context of the “big picture.” The Empress reminds you that all that really matters is love. Therefore, you can believe her when she whispers, “Everything is going to be okay.”

Justice Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Honesty.” Justice is the archetype of honesty, which is essential for restoring balance and harmony.

Lady Justice grasps her mighty Sword of Truth. Her goal is to restore order and equilibrium, symbolized by the golden scales she holds in her left hand. The Justice figure in the tarot is not blindfolded. She sees the situations confronting her clearly. The sword she wields represents that assertive action is needed to cut away the source of our imbalance. Imbalance often occurs when we aren’t being one-hundred percent honest with ourselves. Lady Justice restores balance and clarity through facts.

Do you need to speak your truth to yourself or another, even if the thought of it makes you uncomfortable?

Does your life feel balanced right now? What do you need more or less of?

Justice personifies that little voice within us that is observing the truth of a given situation, no matter how inconvenient that truth might be. The figure of Justice is flanked by two gray pillars. The color gray is associated with neutrality.[1] Whenever Justice appears it is helpful to look at all the facts in an unbiased, neutral manner. To be neutral requires that you not let your emotions and expectations distort the facts. Wanting to believe something is true even when the facts prove otherwise will place you on a collision course with a rude awakening. If you look closely, Lady Justice has a square clasp at her neck and a square jewel in her crown. Squares are associated with honesty and strong foundations. We’ve all heard the expression “fair and square.” In astrology squares aren’t considered easy aspects, but they are considered responsible for the development of character and strength. The squares decorating Lady Justice symbolize that truth may not always be easy to confront initially. However, if you choose to proceed with integrity and honesty, you will find yourself on a stable pathway toward happiness, harmony and success.

Lady Justice reminds you to be clear with yourself and others about what you need to restore harmony.

Be warned however, it may require you to add the word “N-N-N-N-N-N-No!” to your vocabulary. Justice advises you to approach the source of your imbalance dispassionately. The scales of justice symbolize the need to weigh all the facts before deciding how best to act.

If you’ve already been doing the work of facing your life honestly, Lady Justice arrives to declare, “Good for you! Isn’t the sensation of balance derived from honesty wonderful?” It takes courage to be honest with yourself. This is especially true if you are attached to a certain outcome. Other cards that appear around Justice can highlight which areas of your life require honesty at this time.

Justice in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

Justice can signify a new partner who is attracted to intelligence, beauty, and elegance. They are repelled by crudeness and have refined taste. Proper etiquette is required when courting this person. They are most attracted to intellectually curious people. Justice people also love to debate issues… just so long as the discussion doesn’t become too heated.

Long Term Partnership

Justice can symbolize a well-balanced, complimentary partnership. Each person strives to uphold the relationship’s integrity through honesty. Often, this card will appear when an important truth needs to be confronted with neutrality. Justice can also indicate legally binding, contractual matters that may make your lives together more “official.”

Seeking Romance

If you are single, Justice encourages you to seek a relationship partner in an intellectual environment, such as a university, class, or community organization. Broaden your horizons and open your mind to people who aren’t what you consider your “physical type.” You may discover a connection of common interest that leads to something far more substantive.

Looking to learn more? Discover the Justice Reversed meaning.

Death Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Accepting change fearlessly.” Death (Upright) | Tarot Card The Death card is the tarot’s most notorious symbol for change and transformation.

Many people are afraid to sit at a tarot reader’s table because the “dreaded” Death Card might show up! We’ve all seen the movies where the dark and mysterious fortune teller turns over the death card, to foretell someone’s ghastly end. In actuality, the Death card is an invaluable card to get in a reading. It indicates that you are undergoing vitally important changes,for your own good. Although not always welcome, and sometimes shocking to experience, the changes before you are the next step in your personal evolution. Although Death outwardly appears frightening, he is ALWAYS accompanied by rebirth. Like the legendary Phoenix, you too will rise from the ashes to live a joyful new life again, revitalized and renewed.

Do you struggle with accepting change?

Does fear of death, keep you from living your life? What old, unneeded, part of yourself are you resistant to letting go of, even though you know it would set you free?

Death appears astride his white horse, heralding an end to old ways. His steed marches over kings and commoners alike. No one is immune from his power. All must change. Everything that lives must die. Death’s banner is a white rose on a black background. This is stark symbol of a truth that is “black and white.” Light and life (the white flower) always emerges after darkness and death (the black background). Although his skeletal face looks scary, Death is not a monster. Nobody wants to see Death, even though he has the thankless job of kindly ending suffering. Death cannot be bargained with, and eventually visits us all. The King under the horse found that out. No amount of money could put off this day for him. The adolescent girl in the card averts her gaze, unable to look Death in the face. The priest has been preparing for Death his whole life, and yet even he kneels uneasily. The priest reminds us of the fixed quality of the Hierophant card. Death shows us that change is coming, whether our own fixed beliefs allow for this eventuality or not.

Only the fearless little child in the foreground holds a flower up to death. Children don’t get scared of change the way adults do. Children don’t fear death, because they don’t understand a fear of the realm beyond. It’s a land filled with infinite light, where they were just residing not too long ago. What’s so scary about a realm of infinite peace, release, joy and laughter?

Look closely at the background of the Death card, past the river, way up in the distance where the two towers form a gate. A realm of light lies beyond, represented as either a rising or setting sun. Whether the sun is rising, or setting is unimportant, for as the sun is setting here, it is simultaneously rising there. Could that be a “shining city” illuminated in the sun’s radiance?

Overcoming your fear of change is the requirement of this card.

I find it fascinating that the card that we associate with change in the tarot, is also the card that elicits a twinge of fear whenever many of us see it. This illustrates that change, no matter how positive the promised outcome, is still scary. And yet change is inevitable. Much like the boat in the distance crossing the River Styx, you need to cross over into the next phase of your life. In nature, that which cannot change and adapt, becomes extinct.

The changes occurring for you are leading you to new life. Other cards that surround the Death card will indicate what part of your life is undergoing change at this time. Have courage and let go of all that you no longer need. The light of rebirth awaits you.

Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Meaningful work.” Eight of Pentacles (Upright) | Tarot Card The Eight of Pentacles represents immersing yourself in work that gives your life meaning.

It suggests giving one-hundred and ten percent to the tasks in front of you. This card reminds you to value the skills you are mastering and acknowledge how they improve the lives of others. Giving your best effort ensures that you can go out into the world with your head held high, confident in your abilities and your value.

Do you truly appreciate the work that you do?

What skills are you honing each day, to improve your life? Is it time to stretch yourself, past your comfort zones, toward fulfilling work?Today, enthusiastically take up the tasks in front of you, and give one-hundred and ten percent.

The craftsman on the card busily inscribes his Pentacles (symbols for manifestation) with a hammer and chisel. Hammers represent focused power and accuracy. They channel energy toward their target. We’ve all heard the phrase, “hitting the nail on the head.” The craftsman loves his work. It provides a means of focusing his powerful, creative energy. He wears a blacksmith’s apron, giving him the power to bend even the strongest materials toward his vision. A pathway connects his workshop to the little village in the distance. This symbolizes that his work connects him with others. To the townspeople he is not just “the Craftsman.” He is also the master of eight apprentices, the beloved teacher at the monastery, gaining the town’s affection for his compassion and kindness. The craftsman is also very funny, bringing laughter to the villagers, with his dry wit and humor. The craftsman doesn’t just do work for the village for financial gain. Each day, he uses his work as a vehicle, to improve his community, connect with others, and better himself.

Being fully engaged on the work that you do is very empowering. It transforms your energy from being reactive, to being proactive. Your job is not merely a means of making money. The skills you are mastering connect you with society, which provides you with a platform to improve it. This allows you to put your own unique stamp on the world, and to change the energy of your environment. How are you improving your world with the work you do? Are you making it a better place?

Today, let the Eight of Pentacles guide you to enthusiastically take up the tasks in front of you and give your all.

Value the work that you do, and others will too. Work isn’t just labor. It is your contribution for the betterment of all. If your current work feels limiting, then it’s time to find something that utilizes your best attributes and talents. Instead of resenting the job at hand, change the energy. This may require you to place yourself in a new position that brings more learning or fulfillment. You are in control of how you employ your skill set, and where you focus your energy.

Don’t just endure work. It’s more than a job, it’s your platform for making the world a better place. The Eight of Pentacles foretells hard work ahead, but with great success as a result.

King of Wands Tarot Card Meaning | Elliot Oracle

“Trust in your own competency.” King of Wands (Upright) | Tarot Card The King of Wands is the wise counselor of the tarot.

He came up the “hard way,” and has survived many trials by fire. Because of his experiences, he speaks with gravity and wisdom. The King of Wands represents the part of you that is wise and competent. He teaches you to trust in yourself. You haven’t let everything fall apart up until this point, so why panic and assume that suddenly you’ll drop the ball now. The King reminds you, that if you don’t trust in your own competency and abilities, you are betraying the very part of yourself that helped you survive. This part of you deserves some respect!

He embodies the fiery energy of the wands, and as a leader, he knows the importance of being decisive, forward-moving, and ambitious. The King of Wands is fearless and passionate, inspiring those around him to follow his lead. When you draw this card, it’s a reminder to channel this energy and trust in your abilities, regardless of the obstacles or challenges that may arise.

The King of Wands reminds you to not just lead, but to also inspire others. Your confidence and trust in yourself can serve as a beacon for those who might be feeling unsure or lost. In leadership, wisdom, and strategy, trust your intuition, let your passion drive you, and know that you are more than equipped for the journey ahead.

Do you have trouble trusting yourself, no matter how well you do your job, or run your affairs?

Are you someone that came up the hard way, and has some uneasiness about not having some of the perceived “advantages” of people you think are better off? Have you proved to yourself time after time, that you are competent, and even after all of this time still don’t believe it?

The King of Wands doesn’t “command” people to respect him. Others need only to look at him and do. Although he carries himself with dignity, and a regal bearing, this king was not born “royal.” He was a soldier, and came up through the ranks the hard way. He earned the respect of his men by winning battles, and saving his kingdom on more than one occasion. His competency at leading naturally caused others to follow. When the former king died without an heir, the people named this proven warrior “the King of Wands.”

As a King, the throne he is seated on is naturally emblazoned with lions. However, the King carries another powerful emblem that speaks to his familial roots…..the “lowly” lizard, seated right next to him.

Lizards are survivors. They can live in the hottest climates by moderating their body temperature. They can literally “take the heat.” This symbol reminded this king’s “lowborn” ancestors for generations, to not allow emotions to get “too hot,” or “too cold.” This quality always helped the king, when assessing himself and others.

The “noble” soldiers in the army used to laugh at the lizard on this soldier-king’s banner. To the upper echelons lizards were “dirty,” or even worse “evil.” Lizards were definitely not “royal.” For many years as a young man, the king felt shame about the lizard being on his family’s crest. Like the lizard, it meant that he too was “low-born.” However, now the king places the lizard alongside the royal lion emblem with pride. The king has gained maturity and wisdom. He now understands that coming up as a lizard gave him more valuable gifts that he wouldn’t have gained, had he been born into the “lion’s club.”

Today, it’s time to acknowledge that, like the King, you are competent.

You “belong” and deserve a seat at table in front of you. You’ve worked hard to get here. Don’t look at others and assume they are “better” because they have more money, a greater position, better schooling, more “this” or more “that.” You don’t know their real life or private struggles! Everyone has difficult things they are working on…even the most well to do. No one gets a “free pass” in this life. Like the King, you will also have to battle the baggage in your consciousness that causes you to doubt yourself and your place in this world. This inner saboteur will tell you to retreat, because you aren’t as good as someone else. Tell that malicious voice to take a hike! It’s disrespecting your inner lizard.

In reality there is no practical way to compare lizards and lions. This would be a false equivalency. In reality each animal brings its own gifts. However, just because the lizard’s gifts are not as immediately apparent, does not mean that it should be underestimated or dismissed.

Respect your inner lizard today. It may not be as glamorous as the lions you see on the shields of others, but it is the reason you’ve survived, and it deserves to be honored.

King of Wands in a Love Reading New Relationship

The King of Wands personality is thoughtful, understanding, and warm. However, he (or she) cannot abide dishonesty. You will not have to guess how he truly feels, for this King is honest to a fault. This card can also represent a developing passion where both partners feel understood and can communicate authentically with one another.

Long Term Partnership

This card represents a mature partnership based on mutual respect. The King of Wands will encourage you to apply the wisdom gained from past to the present. No matter what Trials by Fire are currently before you both, the King of Wands governs relationship bonds that can withstand the test of time.

Seeking Romance

If the King of Wands represents you, he symbolizes the survival of many trials by fire. You become your best when times are toughest. Whatever you are currently enduring will only sever to make you better. Maintain your integrity and don’t lower your standards for a quick fix.

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