King of Swords
#63 · Swords
Upright
Authority, truth, intellectual power, discipline
Reversed
Tyranny, manipulation, coldness, abuse of power
Authoritytruthintellectual powerdiscipline
Tips
When upright, lead with wisdom and truth.
When reversed, examine use of mental power.
Symbolism
King on throne with raised sword represents intellectual authority. Butterflies represent transformation through thought. Clouds show mental clarity.
History
This card represents mastery of the mental realm and the responsibility to use intellectual power wisely.