King of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Swords · King
Upright meaning
Intellect, truth and fair authority.
Reversed meaning
Abuse of power or harshness.
Yes / No: Leans yes
❤️ Love
A wise but less emotional partner.
A wise but less emotional partner.
💼 Career
Expert, judge or advisor roles.
Expert, judge or advisor roles.
💰 Money
Invest with logic.
Invest with logic.
The Swords suit stands for thought, communication, decisions and conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the King of Swords card mean?
Intellect, truth and fair authority.
What does King of Swords reversed mean?
Abuse of power or harshness.
Is King of Swords a yes or no card?
Leans yes. Tarot is for reflection — make big decisions with your own judgement.
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Tarot is for reflection, not a prediction or guarantee. Card image: Rider–Waite–Smith (1909), public domain.