King of Swords Tarot Card Meanings
Lord of the Winds and the Breezes;King of the Spirits of Air;
King of the Sylphs and Sylphides
Lord of the Winds and the Breezes;King of the Spirits of Air;
King of the Sylphs and Sylphides
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Themes and Keywords: Will over the intellect. Clever and skillful, but domineering.Intellectual brilliance. Decision making. Military intelligence. Active, fierce,discriminating, analytical. Overly forceful in small matters. Possibly pitiless, cold,deceitful, or lacking in reflection. Storm and activity. Strategy. Versatility.Inconstancy. The scientific methods. Judicious or judgmental.
Element: Air Zodiac Signs : Libra Healing Crystals : Clear Quartz King of Swords Keywords
UPRIGHT: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth REVERSED: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation Numerology2(two)
In the Tarot, Kings are associated with the number 2. Kabbalistically, this number is associated with the sphere of the zodiac, where all major decisions are made. In traditional Numerology, 2 corresponds to the moon and the astral world. Here, it emphasizes duality. The King’s sword cuts both ways. |
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KING OF SWORDS DESCRIPTION
Yes, The King’s a harsh ruler, but he is always concerned with the greater good. When this King speaks, you better listen. He has no patience for excuses and he doesn’t suffer fools at all. His granite throne shows immobility.
In fact, in the King of Swords Tarot card, the carving on the throne’s back shows intense intellectual activity. He’s not as crusty as you think. The winged sylphs are elemental spirits of the air. They’re never at rest.
Those butterflies above them show that the King’s ceaseless mental activity has transformed him spiritually. The two Moons at the top symbolize the principles of severity and mercy. The King of Swords’ actions are forceful, but they produce results.
Those storm clouds behind him are calming down. His blue robe symbolizes divine love. The King of Swords’ crown is yellow, meaning that he is guided by spiritual principles. The rich purple colour of his cloak symbolizes wisdom.
In fact, in the King of Swords Tarot card, the carving on the throne’s back shows intense intellectual activity. He’s not as crusty as you think. The winged sylphs are elemental spirits of the air. They’re never at rest.
Those butterflies above them show that the King’s ceaseless mental activity has transformed him spiritually. The two Moons at the top symbolize the principles of severity and mercy. The King of Swords’ actions are forceful, but they produce results.
Those storm clouds behind him are calming down. His blue robe symbolizes divine love. The King of Swords’ crown is yellow, meaning that he is guided by spiritual principles. The rich purple colour of his cloak symbolizes wisdom.
UPRIGHT KING OF SWORDS
When the King of Swords is on your side, he’ll pull you out of even the worst mess. If he has to drag you by the hair kicking and screaming to make it happen, he’ll do just that.
The King is not squeamish at all when it comes to making tough decisions. He sees his job as restoring and enforcing the order. His mind is so sharp, he’ll probably catch you before you open your mouth to speak. He’s honest and reliable.
The King of Swords Tarot card represents someone who’s a thinker and a doer. He has fought many battles, winning stellar victories and surviving crushing defeats. His wealth of experience has made him wise and practical, but also cautious – sometimes too cautious.
The King of Swords often stands in for a powerful, opinionated, forceful man in the querent's life. He will often, but not always, have hair on the darker end of the spectrum.
The King is not squeamish at all when it comes to making tough decisions. He sees his job as restoring and enforcing the order. His mind is so sharp, he’ll probably catch you before you open your mouth to speak. He’s honest and reliable.
The King of Swords Tarot card represents someone who’s a thinker and a doer. He has fought many battles, winning stellar victories and surviving crushing defeats. His wealth of experience has made him wise and practical, but also cautious – sometimes too cautious.
The King of Swords often stands in for a powerful, opinionated, forceful man in the querent's life. He will often, but not always, have hair on the darker end of the spectrum.
General: In general, the King of Swords points to very forceful energy. You may not be able to get a man in your life to change his mind or to do what you want. You may need to change something major about your behaviour, thoughts and/or expectations. Don't overextend your reach.
Work: A man in your work environment may behave or talk to you in a way that you find bothersome, but the truth is that you may be being too sensitive. He's just doing his job.
If you are looking for work, a man, likely to be dark-haired and the stereotypical "man's man" may be in a position to hire you, but you will have to impress him on every level to get the job.
Love: In relation to love, the King can mean that a strong, forceful, opinionated man may be part of the scenario. If this man is your beloved, it means that you are going to have to accept him as he is and whether you are male or female, you'll best deal with him by drawing on the feminine aspects of your nature. Don't put up with being mistreated, however.
Finances: When it comes to financing, the King tells us that you need to fully understand and face the reality of your financial situation. Hiding from it will solve nothing. It also points toward a need for generosity towards others.
You may not feel inclined to be generous but behave that way anyway. The rewards you reap will be more than worth it.
Health: If you're having symptoms that are not specific, be aware. Educate yourself as much as possible before you walk in the door. Be an active participant in your medical treatment.
Work: A man in your work environment may behave or talk to you in a way that you find bothersome, but the truth is that you may be being too sensitive. He's just doing his job.
If you are looking for work, a man, likely to be dark-haired and the stereotypical "man's man" may be in a position to hire you, but you will have to impress him on every level to get the job.
Love: In relation to love, the King can mean that a strong, forceful, opinionated man may be part of the scenario. If this man is your beloved, it means that you are going to have to accept him as he is and whether you are male or female, you'll best deal with him by drawing on the feminine aspects of your nature. Don't put up with being mistreated, however.
Finances: When it comes to financing, the King tells us that you need to fully understand and face the reality of your financial situation. Hiding from it will solve nothing. It also points toward a need for generosity towards others.
You may not feel inclined to be generous but behave that way anyway. The rewards you reap will be more than worth it.
Health: If you're having symptoms that are not specific, be aware. Educate yourself as much as possible before you walk in the door. Be an active participant in your medical treatment.
REVERSED KING OF SWORDS
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It’s not a good idea to get on the King of Swords’ bad side. When the King of Swords card is reversed, it suggests that you’ve managed to do just that.
Wise and experienced, he generally chooses the side of goodness. But his countless trials by fire have also made him pretty intolerant. The King of Swords reversed usually represents a powerful, opinionated, forceful man in your life. He will often, but not always, have hair on the darker end of the spectrum. He is not particularly open to new ways of doing things. It will be difficult to get him to be open to any sort of change. General: In general, the King of Swords reversed points to very forceful energy, whether or not he represents a literal man in your life. You will need to accept that you can't always change anyone's mind; sometimes the best you can hope for is compromise. And being forceful or like a bully, yourself is not going to change anything; in fact, it is likely to have the opposite effect.. Work: With the reversed King of Swords, a man in your work environment may be holding back from saying things that it would be helpful for him to be saying. Keep your ear to the ground and listen carefully. If you are looking for work, as with the upright meaning, a man, likely to be dark-haired and the stereotypical "man's man" may be in a position to hire you, but you will have to impress him on every level to get the job. Stress your understanding of tradition and the importance of following the rules. Love: In relation to love, the reversed King of Swords can mean that a strong, forceful, opinionated man may be part of the scenario. He could be stubborn to a fault. As with the upright meaning of this card, if this man is your beloved, it means that you are going to have to accept him as he is and whether you are male or female. |
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Finances: When it comes to financing, the reversed King tells you that it is important that you are meticulous now regarding your finances. You could easily find mistakes that have been made - and some or all of it could be in your favor.
If you can't face slogging through "your books" on your own, ask for or hire help. You may be very pleasantly surprised about what you find out..
If you can't face slogging through "your books" on your own, ask for or hire help. You may be very pleasantly surprised about what you find out..
Health: It's possible that your medical practitioner is not open to hearing what you have to say and may doubt your interpretation of events and symptoms, with the reversed King of Swords in the reading. It may help to keep records.
Overall, though, it is your responsibility to advocate for yourself and if your current medical doctor is not open to hearing your concerns; you may need to switch to one who will.
Overall, though, it is your responsibility to advocate for yourself and if your current medical doctor is not open to hearing your concerns; you may need to switch to one who will.