King of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Authority · truth · intellect
King of Swords
Fair, logical authority — make decisions based on principle and facts.
Upright meaning
- authority
- truth
- intellect
Fair, logical authority — make decisions based on principle and facts.
Reversed meaning
- abuse of power
- manipulation
- rigidity
Logic turns cold or controlling; remember the people behind the rules.
Love & relationships
Communication shapes your love life right now. Fair, logical authority — make decisions based on principle and facts.
Career & work
Decisions, ideas and communication steer your career. Fair, logical authority — make decisions based on principle and facts.
Money & finance
Clear thinking protects your finances. Fair, logical authority — make decisions based on principle and facts.
Advice
Take responsibility and lead by example.
As a yes-or-no card: Yes (upright).
About the suit of Swords
Swords belong to the element of Air and speak about thoughts, truth and decisions. When several Swords appear in one reading, that theme is leading the situation.