Minor Arcana · Swords · Air

King of Swords meaning

intellectual authority · ethics · clarity

Upright

Rational and fair decisions: the mind cuts through with integrity.

Reversed

Abuse of power or manipulation through words.

Correspondences

Astrology: ♒Aquarius
Element: Air
Yes or no: Yes

Symbols

The upright sword: the authority of the mind
The butterflies on the throne: a free mind
The clear sky: clarity

Upright

Reversed

authority, truth, intellect, ethics

General

manipulation, tyranny, coldness

rational, loyal partner

Love

coldness, control

expert, judge, authority

Career

abuse of power

logical decisions, sound advice

Finances

manipulation

objectivity, clarity

Feelings

harshness, distance

reason, decide

Actions

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