Card 63 • swords

King of Swords

Brief Description

The King of Swords represents clarity of thought, authority, and objective decision-making from a high vantage point. Time spent analyzing options and honing the intellect leads to favorable results and sound choices. Upright, he embodies fairness, mental acuity, and reliable judgment. Reversed, the card warns of manipulation and abuse of power by someone in authority, signaling potential misuse of position and bullying.

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King of Swords

Upright

As the King of Swords, you look down on the surrounding world from your high perch, honing your sharp mind. Time spent weighing outcomes and options leads to favorable results. When you make a decision, it's a good one.

Reversed

Misdeed can be spotted easily from the right vantage point. Someone is trying to use their position or authority as a tool for manipulation. There's an abuse of power taking place by a leader or bully.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Aria Gmitter, Minerva Siegel, Abigail Larson

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