In the standard
Tarot deck, the Kings are one of the four
“Court” cards found in each suit of the
Minor Arcana. In a reading it indicates a swift but possibly unenduring force of the suit that is associated with the meaning of the suit. Thus, the King of
Wands, related to the
element of
Fire, indicates a decisive and passionate approach while the King of
Cups, associated with the element of
Water, is associated with the fine arts or legal profession. It may or may not be related to a person.
AUTHOR: Donald Michael Kraig