The King of Swords tarot card photographed outdoors

The Deck · Swords

King of SwordsSwords · Minor Arcana

Upright meaning

Reason with authority behind it. The King of Swords decides on the evidence and holds the line — fair, exacting, and unmoved by pressure.

Reversed meaning

Intellect without warmth. Cold judgement, rigidity, or logic used to dominate.

On the card

This deck names it King of swords.

In love

Clear terms. Make sure there is feeling underneath them.

In work

Judgement calls and ethical lines. Yours to make.

In yourself

Be rigorous with yourself before others.

JudgementIntellectAuthorityEthicsObjectivity
A tarot card photographed in the field

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