King of Swords
The King of Swords represents a powerful person of authority: a self-assured, often self-serving individual who may rule with discipline, domination, or an iron fist. He can signify roles in the military or law enforcement, strength, legal and governmental matters, and warnings of danger or powerful enemies. Reversed, the card indicates that such authority is broken or threatened, abusive behavior brings a downfall, and escape from oppression or the overthrow of a ruler is possible. Magickally, the card is used to increase one's authority or represent oppressive leaders or regimes, while reversing it is used to overthrow power structures and disrupt hierarchies.
Keywords
Description
A powerful person of authority; a self-assured and self-serving individual; a boss; a dominating or controlling individual; ruling with an iron fist; discipline; one who serves in the military or works in law enforcement; strength; domination; violence and abuse; cruelty; conflict and negativity; the strict and stern father; anger; quarrels; power; a show of authority; having to submit to another person's rule; government; trouble with the law; a powerful enemy; a warning of danger.
Reversed
A powerful enemy is conquered; control is broken; authority is lost or threatened; abusive behavior brings a downfall; danger; weakness; a lack of confidence in one's leadership; a ruler is overthrown; disrespect for authority; escape from oppression; anger is left behind; violence is thwarted; a negative individual who must be banished from one's life; an unfavorable court ruling; a person whom the card signifies is troubled or seeks to cause trouble.
Magickal Uses
Use in spells meant to increase one's authority or bolster one's personal power. It can also be used in magickal workings to represent dominating leaders or oppressive regimes. Reverse the card to overthrow the power structure and disrupt the hierarchy.
Visual Description
An older bearded king sits on a dark throne carved with wolf or gargoyle heads, wearing a golden crown and fur-trimmed cloak. He holds a large upright sword in his right hand, the blade gleaming, while a large wolf lies at his feet in the snow. Snowflakes fall around him against a background of cold, craggy mountains. A decorative banner at the bottom reads "King of Swords."
Modern Spellcasters tarot
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