Swords • 14
King of Swords
Power through clarity of thought. Analyzes, weighs, renders verdict without hesitation. Fair but not kind—truth matters more than feelings. Authority earned by mind, respect by impartiality. Cold as steel, precise as clockwork.
Tyrant of reason, dictator of logic. Sword turned to instrument of manipulation, intellect to weapon of domination. Cruelty hides behind rationality, selfishness behind principles. Justice perverted to serve power.
Intellect on throne, sword as symbol of judgment. Emotions outside the door, logic above all.
How to Read This Card
Tarot cards are mirrors of your inner world. The meanings above are traditional interpretations, but remember:
- •Context matters — the same card can mean different things in different situations
- •Trust your intuition — if a card speaks to you differently, listen
- •Reversed doesn't mean bad — it often shows internal processes or blocked energy
- •Cards show possibilities, not fate — you always have the power to choose
Ask yourself the right question.