The presence of the King of Wands is almost as imposing as his charisma. He possesses the devil's beauty and the halo of an angel. If it weren't for his youth, one might think him vainly arrogant. Yet his grandeur stems primarily from an exemplary mastery of the realm of passions and the nine major arts. His flamboyant armor further attests to the King of Wands being a master of martial arts. His elegance is evident, as is the luxurious detail of the shimmering adornments that complete his attire. His breastplate could be an American Indian or Japanese war mask, and above the iron greaves, red and gold gaiters display a Latin "M," bestowing upon him the title of Master... or Mars incarnate on Earth. As his gaze fixes on the horizon with unwavering determination, his right hand rests on a powerful scepter where Earth and Moon revolve in unison. This majestic staff resembles a geocentric axis, with the King of Wands as the driving force. However, the tip of this cosmic lever is planted exactly in the middle of the card, and more precisely under his heel... If he is Achilles' cousin, the King of Wands seems clumsily to indicate his weak point... unless he is simply aware of it. The resemblance of our monarch to Alexander the Great is particularly symbolic, as his bust, marked by massive epaulettes with finely chiseled gold, reveals the image of an elephant. The young and impetuous conqueror reminds us, with an ironic humility, that the greatest victory is to recognize defeat. Based on "Alexander the Great," Konuralp, Turkey (4th century AD)