A crowned king sits facing forward on a throne carved with butterflies, holding an upright sword, trees and clouds behind. — Art: Pamela Colman Smith, from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck (public domain). Scan by Saskia Jansen via Wikimedia Commons.

Swords · King

King of Swords

authority · intellect · fair judgement

Lead with reason and fairness. Decide on facts, not moods.

Love: A principled, rational partner.
Work and money: Law, strategy and expert authority.
Reversed: Cold judgement or misuse of power. Fairness needs compassion too.

Tarot is a mirror for reflection, not a forecast. For timing in marriage or career, your kundli says far more.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026