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King
King of Swords
Swords · Air
King of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning
upright: reason, fairness, authority
reversed: harshness, cold logic
“King of Swords” is a card of the suit of Swords in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of reason, fairness, authority; reversed — of harshness, cold logic. Below is the meaning of King of Swords in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.
In love
A level-headed partner.
In work
Fair leadership.
Feelings
Measured clarity.
The card's advice
Decide with the head, not without heart.
King of Swords in short
What does the King of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, “King of Swords” means reason, fairness, authority. In love the card speaks of a level-headed partner; in work — fair leadership.
What does the reversed King of Swords mean?
The reversed “King of Swords” points to harshness, cold logic. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
King of Swords as advice — what should I do?
Decide with the head, not without heart.