✦ Tarot Card Meaning ✦
King of Swords
King of Swords
- Intellect
- Principles
- Fair judgment
Thinking through a big decision?
If you've thought it through carefully, your judgment is worth trusting. Let the standards you've set guide you, one choice at a time.
✦ A word from King of Swords
Head saying one thing, heart another?
It's okay to loosen your rules a little. Try listening to your head and your heart together.
✦ A word from King of Swords
A question for you
Which choice would feel fair to anyone looking on?
How might what I believe is right feel to someone else?
Things to try todayOne small step · Love · Work · Money
Try this today
For a decision you're facing, set three criteria of your own to judge it by.
Find one opinion that differs from yours and hear it out to the very end.
Love
Talk openly about the promises or boundaries you each need.
Before deciding who's right, ask how the other person is feeling.
Work & Study
Setting clear standards and handling things fairly can build trust.
Keep your standards, but soften how you express them, and teamwork gets easier.
Money & Daily Life
Follow the plan and criteria you've set rather than spending on emotion.
Stick to your plan, but allow yourself a little breathing room too.
More about this cardAbout the card · The imagery · FAQ
The King of the Swords suit, the suit of thoughts and words, faces situations squarely with reason and principle. He stands for intellect and the power to make fair decisions.
The Imagery Tap a number
- 1Butterflies and crescent moons behind the throne
- 2The king's steady, straight-ahead gaze
- 3A sword held upright in his right hand
- 4Two birds flying in the sky
Common Questions
What kind of person does the King of Swords represent?It points to someone intelligent, principled and fair-minded, like a trusted advisor or an expert in their field.
What does the King of Swords mean reversed?It points to principles grown so rigid they leave little room for flexibility or empathy.
How is the King of Swords different from the Queen of Swords?The Queen leans toward insight and candid words, while the King puts more weight on principles and fair decisions.
