Card 63 • swords

King of Swords

Brief Description

The King of Swords warns of cold, ruthless authority and tells you that the empire you have built is not as infallible as it seems, highlighting a major power imbalance that requires honest reassessment. Upright, it emphasizes inhumanity, extortion, vanity, and the need to come to terms with whether you are demanding too much or being pinned down by others. Reversed, it points to tests of leadership, authority, discipline, and logic, calling for steady commitment to justice and vision. You are urged to prepare to defend your position while remaining true to yourself and compassionate toward others.

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Card Name

KING OF SWORDS

Upright

Upright Keywords

▲ Inhumanity, Ruthlessness, Extortion, Vanity

Upright Description

The empire you have built for yourself is not as infallible as you think. There is a major power imbalance; are you demanding too much or pinned down by others? Come to terms with your situation.

Reversed

Reversed Keywords

▼ Authority, Leadership, Discipline, Logic

Reversed Description

A deserving leader balances vision + commitment to justice to create positive change in their community. You're about to be tested, your abilities called into question. Stay true to yourself. Ready yourself to fight, but don't forget to be compassionate.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Brenda Ho, Weird Works

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