Minor Arcana • Swords
King of Swords
King of Swords
“The King of Swords sits on his stone throne holding an upright sword — a leader through sharp intellect, making decisions based on logic and fairness.”
🔮 Card Symbolism
↑Upright Meaning
❤️ Love
Intellectual partner, clear communication. Relationship based on logic and respect.
💼 Career
Leading through intellect, sharp decisions. Lawyer, judge, strategist.
💰 Finance
Smart financial decisions, strategic analysis.
🌿 Health
Scientific, logical health approach.
↓Reversed Meaning
❤️ Love
Cold, emotionless. Intellectual manipulation.
💼 Career
Abusing intellectual power, cutting off others' feelings.
💰 Finance
Extreme logic applied, ignoring human factors.
🌿 Health
Separating mind from body.
Message From The Universe
“The sharpest sword is truth — and the wise wield it with compassion.”
Frequently asked questions
What does a reversed Tarot card mean?
A reversed card can suggest delayed or inward energy, or an aspect that needs to be considered differently from its upright meaning. Its context also depends on the question and spread position.