✦ Arkana
King of Swords

Swords

King of Swords tarot card meaning

The King is mastery, responsibility and command of his domain. Swords belong to the element of air: thoughts, decisions, words and conflict.

Upright

mastery and command in thoughts, decisions and conflict.

Reversed

misuse of power, rigidity in thoughts, decisions and conflict.

Love & relationships

A stable, responsible partner or the need for a mature decision. In love, Swords concern communication and difficult conversations.

Career & money

Leadership, authority and responsibility for results. At work, they speak of strategy, decisions and tension.

The card's advice

Lead by example, not by force.

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