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King of Swords tarot card meaning
The King of Swords is a card of the Swords suit, the air suit of thoughts, truth, words and conflict. Kings master the suit outwardly, with authority and control. Its keywords are authority, truth, intellectual power.
Upright meaning
Logic and fairness rule. Make the decision with your head.
Reversed meaning
Power used coldly or unfairly.
King of Swords in love
A partner who leads with the mind more than the heart.
Work and money
Expert advice, legal or strategic roles.
Yes or no?
Yes. It is one of the positive cards, so in a one-card yes or no reading it leans towards yes. Reversed, the answer is softer: yes becomes maybe, and no becomes not yet.
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Questions about King of Swords
What does the King of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, King of Swords means authority, truth, intellectual power. Logic and fairness rule. Make the decision with your head.
What does King of Swords reversed mean?
Reversed, King of Swords points to abuse of power, manipulation. Power used coldly or unfairly.
Is King of Swords a yes or no card?
Yes. It is one of the positive cards, so in a one-card yes or no reading it leans towards yes.
What does King of Swords mean in love?
A partner who leads with the mind more than the heart.
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