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King of Swords, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

King of Swords in love

In a relationship, this suggests fair, steady conversation and clear commitments.

  • intellect
  • authority
  • reason

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

In a relationship, this suggests fair, steady conversation and clear commitments. You think things through and stand by your word. If single, you may seek a thoughtful, principled partner. Add warmth to reason.

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▼Reversed

Reversed, rigid thinking or cold authority can strain things. Partners may feel judged or controlled. If single, you may be too analytical about love.

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Advice

Think clearly, be fair, and stand by your decisions. Stay open to other views.

Reversed: Soften your stance. Check that you are not using authority or logic to shut people out.

A question to reflect on

What principle do I want my decisions to stand on?

Reversed: Am I being fair, or just being firm?

King of Swords: common questions

What does King of Swords mean in love?

In a relationship, this suggests fair, steady conversation and clear commitments. You think things through and stand by your word. If single, you may seek a thoughtful, principled partner. Add warmth to reason.

What does King of Swords reversed mean in love?

Reversed, rigid thinking or cold authority can strain things. Partners may feel judged or controlled. If single, you may be too analytical about love.

What advice does King of Swords give?

Think clearly, be fair, and stand by your decisions. Stay open to other views.

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