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Minor Arcana, Swords

King of Swords

Intellect, authority, truth. Clear judgement and principled authority.

Tarot is a tool for reflection, not a guaranteed prediction.

KING
Upright
KING
Reversed

Upright

Intellect, authority, truth

Clear judgement and principled authority.

Reversed

Misused power, manipulation, cold logic

Logic without heart, or authority used badly.

King of Swords belongs to the suit of air: thought, conflict and hard truths. तलवारों का राजा

FAQ

Questions people ask

What does King of Swords mean upright?

Intellect, authority, truth. Clear judgement and principled authority.

What does King of Swords mean reversed?

Misused power, manipulation, cold logic. Logic without heart, or authority used badly.

How should I read a card in a spread?

Read it in its position (for example past, present or advice) and next to the cards around it. The same card says something different as advice than as an obstacle.

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