Card 63 • swords

King of Swords

Brief Description

The King of Swords (Headless Horseman) warns that mental agility and clear thinking are essential when confronting hidden dangers and new ventures. This spirit crosses from vaporous illusion to physical predator, reminding you to stay grounded and attentive rather than lost in daydreams. A powerful, possibly masculine, presence may appear to jolt you from complacency and offer sharp insight and necessary clarity. Use your intellect and focus to navigate potential perils and make decisive, well-reasoned choices.

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King of Swords (Headless Horseman)

Story

The Headless Horseman was thought to have been a Hessian soldier decapitated by a cannonball. Using his own severed head as the lethal instrument, the Headless Horseman struck a hapless schoolteacher named Ichabod with a mortal blow to the cranium. Ichabod’s horse was found, but the body of the schoolteacher was never recovered. The Headless Horseman crosses the threshold from vaporous illusion to physical predator. The markings on his gray steed suggest that evil can reveal itself at every turn. This spirit is a reminder that mental agility is paramount as you expose yourself to new ventures. Don't lose yourself in daydreams but stay focused on the reality of the potential perils ahead.

Divinatory meaning

A powerful masculine presence may cross your path and shake you out of complacency. Beyond the veneer of cold control may be someone who can offer necessary clarity and insight. Use your head!

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✍️ Deck author(s): Lisa Hunt

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