King of Swords
The King of Swords embodies wisdom amplified by authority, represented by the noble griffin. He brings structure, logic, self-discipline, and loyalty to situations, offering clear and measured judgment. The card emphasizes patience, perseverance, and the responsible use of power in decision-making. Reversed, it warns of the misuse of authority as dictatorship, cruelty, oppression, and cynicism.
Keywords
Character
GRIFFIN
Origin
PERSIA, Persian Mythology
Description
The King of Swords represents wisdom enhanced by power. The griffin is a noble and intelligent creature, soaring over land and sea, a symbol for patience, perseverance, and judgment.
Upright
Authority, structure, logic, self-discipline, loyalty
Reverse
A dictator, cruelty, violence, oppression, cynicism
Visual Description
A powerful griffin-like creature with a white chest, red head and multicolored wings occupies the center, clutching an upright sword in its talons. The wings spread wide in shades of orange, red, teal and cream against a streaked teal sky with dark swirling clouds. The card bears the title "King of Swords" in script at the bottom and a small signature "yoshiyoshitani" at the lower right corner.
Tarot of the Divine
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