The Weekly Sage, Edition 31 — King of Wands: Becoming Your Own Flame
Written by Chantal T. Miller

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Mastery, Creativity, and the Light of Leadership
 

We’ve entered the season of Aries — the first spark of spring here in the Northern Hemisphere. The air feels charged with possibility and movement. Mercury is retrograde in Aries, amplifying the fire that pushes us to act before we think. Venus has been moving through Aries too, but by Friday night, she glides into Taurus, trading raw impulse for sensual stability.

Venus in Taurus seeks comfort, beauty, and ease. She reminds us that effort and relationship mean little without genuine value. When Venus rests in her own sign, she feels at home — earthy, grounded, and drawn to life’s simple pleasures. This is the time to reconnect with what nourishes you deeply, to listen to your body and its wisdom.

If you struggle with self-worth, Venus offers a powerful mirror. She asks: where do you measure your value by what you produce, earn, or achieve? What would it feel like to know you are inherently worthy — without effort or proof? In myth, Venus does not strive to be loved; she simply embodies love. From that place of embodiment, she attracts everything she needs.
 

Tarot — The King of Wands
 

This week, the King of Wands steps forward, bringing the mastery of creative life force. He’s the light of inspiration — bold, magnetic, and utterly alive. The King of Wands leads with heart. He moves from pure passion and the joy of creation, knowing that when he shines, he gives others permission to do the same.

As a child of the Sun, the King of Wands carries the warmth of Leo: playful, expressive, radiant. But that same fire can scorch when unchecked. His challenge is to channel intensity into empowerment, not domination. When his need for validation transforms into self-approval, his light becomes medicine for everyone around him.

When this card appears, it’s time to embody that spirit — to lead from love, not control. Ask yourself:
Where are you placing your attention?
Is your energy being used to uplift or to impress?
Are you allowing yourself to shine, and do you celebrate the light in others?

To live as the King of Wands is to become your own flame — to illuminate your path and inspire others to find theirs.
 

Reflection — Showing Up as Your Truest Self
 

Getting to know yourself is the boldest kind of adventure. It’s not always comfortable; you won’t love everything you discover. But this work changes how you move through the world, how you see yourself, and how others see you.

The way you carry yourself reflects what you believe about who you are. How you create, speak, love, and give all tell the story of your self-trust. What you choose to reveal or protect shows the depth of that trust.

You are your own brand of light — your presence, your impact, your art. Whether fierce or tender, radiant or quiet, the key is authenticity. You don’t need to become someone new; you need to remember who you already are.

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