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King of Swords Tarot card
Tarot card meaning

King of Swords

Whatsoever arises out of the idea of judgement and all its connexions-power, command, authority, militant intelligence, law, offices of the crown, and so forth.

Minor Arcanaswords

Upright

Whatsoever arises out of the idea of judgement and all its connexions-power, command, authority, militant intelligence, law, offices of the crown, and so forth.

Reversed

Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, perfidy, evil intention.

Reflection

Light
Expressing yourself with firmness and authority Rendering a final decision Consulting an expert Calling in advisors and consultants Coming to a final conclusion Reaching a beneficial agreement based on sound information

Shadow
Insisting on having the last word Flaunting your intellectual capability Talking "over the heads" of others Waffling on an important decision Constantly changing your mind Refusing to make choices that are in your own best interest Wishing in vain you could take back what's been said

Symbolism

He sits in judgement, holding the unsheathed sign of his suit. He recalls, of course, the conventional Symbol of justice in the Trumps Major, and he may represent this virtue, but he is rather the power of life and death, in virtue of his office.

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