Tarot

King of Swords

divination

A king sits on a throne carved with butterflies and crescent moons, holding an upright sword. His expression is stern and impartial. Trees bend in the wind behind him. Upright, the King of Swords represents intellectual authority, clear judgment, ethical leadership, truth, and the fair application of logic and law. He rules through reason. Reversed, it warns of abuse of power, manipulation through intellect, tyrannical judgment, or cold detachment from human feeling.

Magical Uses

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Source:

Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, public domain