King of Swords
The King of Swords represents the fire of air - aerial fire - lightning, embodying absolute authority and command. This figure possesses the power of words and information, declaring 'My word is law' and literally serving as a dispenser of justice. While displaying firmness and stability, there is an underlying threat and harshness to this energy. In readings, this card often represents a sharp, rough, mature person with military rank or someone in the querent's life to whom they must submit.
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Elemental Nature and Authority
Fire of Air – aerial fire – lightning. A true general among generals, adorned with orders and epaulets. This figure emanates an aura of negativity, possessing both firmness and stability on one side, and threat on the other.
Power of Command
He wields the power of words and information. 'My word is law' – he would declare. He is literally a dispenser of justice. No one would dare argue with a person wielding a machete.
Character and Behavior
He attempts to impose and defend his laws, to argue and debate. This is a sharp, rough, mature person who may hold military rank. Alternatively, this represents someone currently in the querent's life to whom they are forced to submit.
Visual Description
A skeletal figure wearing a dark suit and a wide sombrero stands amid a bed of yellow flowers. He holds a long, ornately patterned sword in his right skeletal hand and wears medals and epaulets on his jacket. The background is pale yellow with repeating floral and skull motifs, and the card title appears at the bottom reading KING OF SWORDS. The scene emphasizes the contrast between the living greenery and the skeletal ruler.
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