Card 63 • swords

King of Swords

Brief Description

The King of Swords represents a wise, mature, and intellectual energy that is adept at bringing thoughts and words to fruition in the real world. He exemplifies the mature masculine energy of Air, symbolizing strength and high standards. His proficiency in languages makes him an excellent negotiator and writer, driven by honesty, creativity, and observational skills. Additionally, this card warns of the shadow aspects like cruelty, intellectual arrogance, and self-serving behavior.

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The Thinker

The King of Swords embodies wise and mature intellectual energy. The vulture over his left shoulder symbolizes strength, finding value where others see none. Representing mature masculine energy of Air, he articulates thoughts and words that generate real-world results. Call upon him when you need to bring something into reality. He is dependable, trustworthy, and always speaks the truth.

High Standards

The King of Swords is the rare individual who lives up to his own high standards. He would never ask anyone to act in a way he wouldn't himself. His talent for languages makes him an excellent negotiator and writer. Experienced in affairs and communication, he excels in everything he focuses on, carrying great wisdom as he understands people's circumstances within their context.

Meaning

Mature masculine energy, handling words with care. Honesty and expressiveness. An intellectual giant, excellent thinker, and speaker. A mentor and teacher. Creative approach. Smart and observant.

Shadow

Ugly and cruel. Cold and unreachable. Using intellectual power to harm family and friends. A personality interested only in serving its own ideas. Intellectual arrogance that feeds the ego and masks an inferiority complex. Willingness to do anything, even commit the cruelest acts, in the name of higher goals.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Sasha Graham, Abigail Larson (Art)

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