King of Swords tarot card

Tarot card meaning

King of Swords in love

Clear thinking and fairness. The King of Swords decides with his head. A partner who is honest and principled, sometimes too logical.

  • intellectual
  • authoritative
  • truth
  • discipline

If you asked a yes-or-no question

Maybe

If the head and heart agree.

King of Swords reversed in love

Coldness or using logic to win arguments. Feelings count too.

Keywords: manipulative, tyrannical, cold

If you’re single

Think clearly about what you need, then look for it.

If you’re in a relationship

Be fair, and remember to be warm.

After a breakup

Make decisions with a clear head, not in the moment.

How they feel about you

They are thinking about you seriously but may not show feelings easily.

What the card shows

In most decks: a king sits on a throne facing forward, holding an upright sword, clouds and birds in the sky.

The card’s advice

Let your head and heart both speak.

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