King of Wands (Upright), The Sun (Reversed), The Tower (Reversed)

“When a storm shakes the tree, only the strongest roots hold firm.”

The cards you have drawn for your career and finances—King of Wands upright, The Sun reversed, and The Tower reversed—offer a message of leadership in uncertain times, facing disappointment, and finding resilience after disruption.

The King of Wands, in the situation position, shows you standing at a crossroads as a leader, visionary, or entrepreneur. This card brings strong energy. It signals confidence, charisma, and a readiness to take bold action. You may be steering a project or your whole career with courage. People look to you for direction. You feel the weight of responsibility, but you also know your worth and trust your instincts.

The Sun appears reversed as your obstacle. Traditionally, The Sun shines with clarity, success, and joy. When reversed, its warmth dims. You may feel blocked from seeing the full results of your efforts. Doubt or setbacks cloud what should be a time of satisfaction. Perhaps recognition is delayed, or achievements feel less bright than expected. The shadow of disappointment may linger even as you do good work.

The Tower reversed sits in the advice position. In its upright form, The Tower is upheaval—change that arrives without warning. Reversed, it speaks of resisting necessary change or narrowly avoiding crisis. You might be trying to maintain stability by holding on to what’s familiar, even if that old structure no longer supports your growth. There is an opportunity here: by facing what needs to fall away, you can rebuild with intention and care.

Together, these cards tell a clear story. Your inner strength and vision (King of Wands) are tested by circumstances that don’t match your expectations (The Sun reversed). Rather than ignoring difficulties or patching cracks (The Tower reversed), you are called to face uncomfortable truths and let go of what no longer serves you. Only then can you move forward with clarity and confidence.

The message here is simple: True leadership isn’t about always being right or successful. It’s about having the courage to face setbacks, adapt to change, and guide others through uncertainty.

Ask yourself: Where am I holding back from necessary change in my career—and how might letting go create space for real growth?