King of Swords

Key meanings

• clear decisions
• intellect
• fairness
• principles
• mental maturity

King of Swords upright

A mature clarity of mind, a fair and weighed decision that stays true to itself.

The shadow side

Hiding behind logic in the very place that needed you to let real feeling in.

King of Swords reversed

Dry over-reasoning, rigid rules, or authority that judges without any heart in it.

King of Swords as the card of the day

There is a seasoned counselor in you who can separate feeling from fact and reach a decision with a cool head and a warm heart. His strength lies in fairness and in keeping his word. Lean on that inner steadiness today, because you already know how to act in good conscience.

The question this card asks

Which decision do you already know is the right one, if you would only trust your own clarity?