King of Swords
The King of Swords embodies intellectual authority, clear thinking, and ethical judgment. Upright, he represents logic, reason, diplomacy, and a detached, advisory role that suggests seeking professional counsel when needed. He upholds high ethical standards in the pursuit of knowledge and acts with tact and legality. Reversed, the card warns of abuse of power, bias presented as fact, compromised relationships, and a personal lack of clarity or insight.
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King of Swords
Upright
The King of Swords is the embodiment of intellectual authority. He exercises logic and reason, honoring histories, legality, and tact. This card indicates diplomacy, and a certain air of detachment, as he positions himself as a highly specialized consultant or adviser. It may be wise to seek professional counsel for whatever challenges you may be facing. The King of Swords operates under very high ethical standards in his search for knowledge.
Reverse
In reverse, the King of Swords warns of an abuse of power and authority. You might be ruled by bias, convincing yourself that your unfounded personal notions are objective facts. Others might be abusing their relationships with you and you might feel used, but are unsure why. On a personal level, this card can indicate a lack of clarity or insight.
Visual Description
A bright yellow bird wearing a small crown perches on a striped purple branch surrounded by pink blossoms and deep purple leaves. Behind the bird is a circular, halo-like disk with concentric rings and a pale sun or moon motif, set against a blue background patterned with small stars. A faint darker silhouette of another bird appears beneath the branch. The card's white decorative border features curved latticework and small stars, and the word "swords" is printed at the bottom while the letter "K" appears at the top.
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