King of Swords
The King of Swords embodies clear, authoritative leadership and intellectual command, depicted as a ruler who holds a sword high and a sickle while cherubs flutter at his feet. He is associated with the keyword "Teacher" and the elemental dignitary "Air of Air", linking him to mental clarity and communication. Upright, he signifies authority, holding control, firm leadership, a commanding presence, and leading the charge. Reversed, he warns of being unsympathetic, not taking a stand, abuse of power, and passing swift judgments.
Keywords
Description
A king sits in his chariot while cherubs flutter around his feet. He holds a broad sword high in the air and a sickle in the other. The wind blows his clothing.
Keyword
Teacher
Elemental Dignitary
Air of Air
Correspondences
Capricorn, Aquarius
Upright
authority; holding control; firm leadership; commanding presence; leading the charge.
Reversed
unsympathetic; not taking a stand; abuse of power; passing swift judgments.
Visual Description
A crowned, bearded man stands draped in white cloth, holding a long upright sword in his right hand and a curved blade in his left. He appears to be mounted on or beside a chariot with a visible wheel, set against a cloudy, muted sky. Above him a large halo surrounds his head and a faint, angelic face hovers in the clouds; small winged figures or cherubs cluster near the lower foreground. At the bottom a scroll bears Cyrillic script reading "Король Мечей" and there is a small website credit 'TAROSHOP.RU'.
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