The King of Swords tarot card shows a king who sits on his throne while holding a double-edged sword that points upwards in his right hand. The King of Swords radiates intellectual power, clear thinking, truth, and authority. He understands that power holds great responsibility.
The blue tunic that the king wears is a symbol of his spiritual understanding. The butterflies on the back of his throne are indicative of transformation.
Meaning
The King of Swords appearing in a reading suggests that you should remain objective in your current situation - you must establish truth by sticking to the facts. The King of Swords and his intellectual power implies that you will need to use your intellect to make your point known and attain your goals. Besides your experience and education, you should be sharp and observant, to see deeply into problems that come your way.
Element: Air
About the mental plane of existence. Themes of communication, intelligence, thoughts, and the mind.
What This Foretells
Upright: head over heart, discipline, truth Reversed: manipulative, cruel, weakness
Esoteric Insights
Control and stability mentally, authoritative, intellectually powerful, truthful, and direct
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