King of Swords
The King of Swords represents clear understanding, precise planning, and the capacity to solve difficult problems with unbending logic and professionalism. He embodies the ability to make tough decisions and take responsibility to achieve a goal, though this may come with intolerance toward others' weaknesses. The card advises listening to your mind and relying on logic, while also ensuring your position is grounded in facts rather than assumptions. Reversed, it warns of vagueness, willfulness, emotional and intellectual ineptitude, faulty analysis, and a tendency to judge others without self-awareness.
Keywords
Card Name
KING OF SWORDS
Upright
In order to achieve your goal you must have a clear understanding of the situation, as well as a precise plan. Solving the most difficult problems using any possible means. An ability to make tough decisions, for the sake of the end result. Professionalism, responsibility. Unbending logic. Intolerance to other people's weaknesses.
Card's advice
Listen to your mind. Your logic is the best advisor you need now.
The warning
Before you rush into a fight, you need to study the relevant information and make sure your position is based on the facts, not assumptions and guesswork.
Reverse
Lack of a clear task; overly broad, very vague goals. Too willful. Emotionally and intellectually inept. Hysterical. False analytics and inability to reasonably plan. Inclination to judge others without noticing your own defects.
Quick Answer
Yes, if you use your intellect and equanimity.
Visual Description
A stern, bearded king sits on an ornate throne holding a long upright sword across his lap. He wears a golden crown and layered robes in purple and red, and an eagle spreads its wings at his feet while butterflies hover nearby. The throne is richly carved with eagle and floral motifs, and a banner beneath bears Cyrillic lettering. The image feels formal, stately, and precise.
Old Style tarot
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