At a glance
Intentions Lens
command · vision · enterprise
Explore the motive without assuming it
The King of Wands takes responsibility for a vision large enough to organize other people's efforts. Direction matters, but so does the freedom others need to contribute well. Leadership here turns personal enthusiasm into a purpose people can understand and choose to support.
Look for intention expressed through choices
An intention is a possible direction of effort. It becomes easier to assess when a person states it and follows through.
- If you are reading for yourself, name what you want to bring about and why.
- If you are asking about someone else, separate what they have said from what you hope or fear they mean.
- Look for a repeated choice that supports the stated intention, and leave uncertainty visible where it remains.
A motive worth examining
Does my vision give others a meaningful role, or only a place in my plan?
For the full upright and reversed interpretation, read the King of Wands card guide.