King of Swords
The King of Swords signifies truth, honesty, logic, and authority. This card represents an intelligent and decisive individual who approaches life sensibly and strategically. It encourages thinking with the head over the heart. When reversed, it signifies the misuse of authority, intelligence, or power, and can also call for more decisiveness and clarity in personal convictions.
Keywords
General Meaning
The King of Swords lives by a code of truth and honesty within the space of his domain. Here, his forest is encoded with the dynamic Air Element (as also seen in the correlating symbol in the top right corner). His iron swords mark a stance of authority and power.
Keywords
Reason. Logic. Authority. Analysis. Honour. Strength.
Inquiry
How can I align with my own logic and intellect? How am I standing strong with my own principles?
Affirmations
I remain impartial and open. I collect information and use it as power.
Description
The King of Swords is an intelligent, decisive individual who approaches life with sensible logic. Often seen as a person of authority, they know exactly how to get things done, and may exclude emotional expression and spontaneity from their lifestyle. Since they tend to be less emotional, their way of connecting with the people they love may come from a place of rational thinking rather than sweet sentimentality. This type may seem harsh or insensitive, even though they rarely come from a place of negativity.
Inventiveness
The King of Swords is also very inventive and may be responsible for many of the scientific breakthroughs and engineering developments of our time. This card encourages us to think with our head, as opposed to our heart, in being strategic and smart in our choices and planning.
Reversed
The manipulation of authority, intelligence, or power. This could reflect someone who is egotistical, cruel, or selfish—who takes things personally and expects the same from others. In another light, this card can indicate the need to be more firm, direct, and decisive in personal convictions. A call for more organization and clarity to forge ahead successfully.
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