King of Swords



The King of Swords is a card used in Latin-suited playing cards which include tarot decks. It is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana".

Divination usage
The King of Swords card from the Minor Arcana is often used to depict a mature man with sound intellectual understanding and reasoning. This card depicts a man who is strong-hearted, decisive, and intellectually oriented.

The King of Swords can also depict a man who is ruthless or excessively judgmental; the querent is therefore advised to balance their intellectual orientation with emotional understanding.