The King of Swords Tarot Card Meaning: Upright and Reversed Meanings & Breakdowns
The King of Swords Tarot Card Keywords
Upright Keywords
Strategist, Honest communicator, Ideas machine, Intellectual
Reversed Keywords
All talk, Inaction, Narcissistic, Opinionated, Pretentious
The King of Swords Tarot Meaning
The King of Swords is a card that represents our pure intellectual energy. It is very direct, leaving little room for emotion, action or realism. The King of Swords is the ideas guy, the one who comes up with the solutions to all the problems or finds new and unique ways to overcome obstacles.
As this card is a king, there is a level of authority it takes within the Swords suit. It is a card that can help us understand how to get a grip on our own sword energies. It can help us see when we need to step up and be the leader in the realms of intellect and communication.
However, the King of Swords can also represent our less appealing sword traits. It can show us when we are being closed off to the ideas or opinions of others, or even dismissive of the reality or emotion of a situation. Too much King of Swords energy can be isolating, as it places you on a pedestal away from any sort of community or meaningful connection.
