Card 63 • swords

King of Swords

Brief Description

The King of Swords embodies stern judgment, leadership, and the application of law and order. It calls for fairness, logic, and calm, objective thinking when making decisions. As an authority figure, it encourages clear-minded analysis and adherence to principles. Reversed, this card warns of misuse of authority, manipulation, mistrust, and abuse of power.

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Card Name

King of Swords

Animal

Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Meaning

The King of Swords is a card of stern judgment and leadership. A card of law and order, it suggests fairness, logic, and a clear mind when making decisions.

Keywords

Authority, logic, calmness, clear, objective thinking

Reversed Keywords

Misuse of authority, manipulation, mistrust, abuse

Visual Description

An eagle perches on a thick horizontal branch in the foreground, facing right with a watchful expression. Above the bird, a golden-hilted sword floats horizontally against a dusky sky sprinkled with small stars. Palms and tree silhouettes frame the scene and the card carries a thin decorative border with the title printed at the bottom.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Megan Wyreweden

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