Minor Arcana · Swords
King of Swords
Element · airthought, conflict, clarity
Authority of mind — judgement, the long view, principled decision.
The image
A king sits frontally on a throne of butterflies and angels, sword tilted slightly.
King of Swords upright meaning
Upright, the King of Swords points to authority, judgement, principle, intellectual mastery.
- authority
- judgement
- principle
- intellectual mastery
King of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, the King of Swords leans toward dogma, manipulation, abuse of intellect.
- dogma
- manipulation
- abuse of intellect
Frequently asked questions
- What does the King of Swords tarot card mean?
- Authority of mind — judgement, the long view, principled decision.
- What does the King of Swords mean upright?
- Upright, the King of Swords points to authority, judgement, principle, intellectual mastery.
- What does the King of Swords mean reversed?
- Reversed, the King of Swords leans toward dogma, manipulation, abuse of intellect.