Upright Meaning:
First and foremost, what King of Wands implies in a career reading is that you’re getting that long-term, stable promotion you’ve been aiming for. Luck is on your side, as are your peers and subordinates. You are going to receive good news and you’re going to enjoy your new position of power and prominence.
This is an indication that you’re a good boss who has the power to inspire others. Especially if this card shows up next to the Emperor card. If you’re already in a position of power and you have the ability to lead others, then this card is indicating that you’re doing a great job and that others see inspiration and motivation in you.
This card could also indicate the change in the management, the coming of a new boss who will be a great influence and who will inspire better communication and cooperation between you and your colleagues. No matter how you look at it, King of Wands is a very welcome and all-around great card to have in a career reading.
Reversed Meaning:
The first negative thing that his reversed card can represent is a tyrannical boss or someone who is above you in the “chain of command” but you have to suffer and cannot pass by. When it shows up reversed, King of Wands carries strong negative connotations and can even imply someone who may try to exert their professional influence over you in order to get extort certain ‘favors’ from you.
This is someone who rules with fear and someone who abuses their position of power. King of Wands reversed is a person who will use scare tactics in order to get what he wants, and someone who manipulates others through verbal abuse and blackmail. Arrogance and tyranny are the first connotations that jump up when he shows up reversed in a career reading.
If this card depicts you, then it’s time to take one (of several) steps back and change your behavior towards your subordinates. You are not being cool, and you won’t be able to keep acting like that for much longer. You need to check yourself before you wreck yourself, and you need to learn a lesson from kindness and humbleness.