Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Swords - The King of Swords - Meaning

The King of Swords - tarot card meanings and illustrations

Basic Meaning

Upright - This king is certainly a ruler. This man is a law-maker, someone with a rational, alert and inventive mind. An advocate of law and order, and modernity to the expense of tradition. He has a tendency to be somewhat overcautious and leaves one project quickly to start on another. A man of independent judgment and an achiever in what he does.

Key Words: Action, achievement, new projects, advice.

Ill Dignified or Reversed - The possibility of great disruption and contempt for the weak. An abuse of power and authority. This card may represent a calculating, obstinate man, capable of utmost iniquity to achieve his aims and desires.

Key Words: Meanness, scorn, undeserving aims, bad intentions.

The King of Swords meaning and symbolism in detail.

The King of Swords Card illustration.

The Suit of Swords.