What does the King of Swords card mean?

Upright, King of Swords speaks to Authority, truth, Air. In the realm of thought, conflict, and clarity, this is outward authority over the element. Meet it with the honesty of air and it moves quickly.

What does King of Swords mean reversed?

Reversed, the swords current turns inward: authority defending itself instead of leading. Name it plainly and the block dissolves.

What does King of Swords mean in a love reading?

In love questions, King of Swords describes the emotional weather rather than a verdict. Read it beside the surrounding cards and the position it landed in.

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König der Schwerter tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith deck

Arkana: Minor Arcana
Farbe: Swords
Element: Air
Ja/Nein: Depends

Rider–Waite–Smith deck (1909), illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

König der Schwerter

AutoritätWahrheitLuft

Aufrecht

Im Reich der Gedanken, des Konflikts und der Klarheit ist dies die äußere Autorität über das Element. Begegne ihr mit der Ehrlichkeit der Luft, und sie bewegt sich schnell.

Umgekehrt

Umgekehrt kehrt sich der Strom der Schwerter nach innen: Autorität, die sich selbst verteidigt, anstatt zu führen. Benenne es klar, und die Blockade löst sich.

In der Liebe

Romantically it points to a bond changing shape rather than ending. Let the change happen at its own speed.

In Arbeit und Geld

Money and craft align here. Ask for the number you actually want, once, without softening it.

Der Ratschlag

Finish the thing already started before opening anything new.

“I can hold clarity and kindness at once.”