Minor arcana · Swords

King of Swords tarot card

What does King of Swords mean upright?

Intellectual authority, truth and ethics. Decisions grounded in reason.

What does King of Swords mean reversed?

Tyranny, manipulation or misuse of intellect.

Element

Air · Swords belong to the mind: thoughts, decisions, conflicts, truth and communication. They cut as much as they clarify.

Number

The King masters the suit outwardly: authority, responsibility and control.

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