KingKing of SwordsSWORDS

Minor Arcana · Swords

reasonauthorityjudgementprincipleintellect
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King of Swords

Upright meaning

The King of Swords is intellectual authority and judgement grounded in principle. Reason leads here, and it leads well.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, the King of Swords shows judgement without compassion, or intellect used to dominate rather than to understand.

Details

ArcanaMinor Arcana · Swords
ElementAir
SuitSwords
Number14