Tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
The King of Swords both rules and is ruled by reason and logic. He delights in truth, enjoys communication, and finds comfort in clearly defined rules. The conviction that he is doing what is right drives him more than anything else. Hence, we often find him in the government. He may also practice or enforce the law, be a scientist, do medical research, perform surgery, or work in media. When approaching the King of Swords, check all emotional pleas at the door; don't expect excitement or passion to sway him. Focus on reason and logic, having all the points clearly defined, and express them as simply and elegantly as possible. If you digress too much, you'll lose his attention.
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The Universal Waite king sees himself as the wielder of the sword of truth and all that is right and just. His experience makes him capable of making sound decisions.
Core meaning: One who has authority, makes decisions, or is a professional in the realm of ideas, systems, or communication.
The Legacy king stands between two pillars surrounded by symbols of wings and clouds, representing his dedication to higher thought and wisdom. He holds his sword down, indicating the application of his decisions in the world.
The Shadowscapes card shows that this king believes that physical man, as represented by the Leonardo da Vinci figure, is subordinate to the realms of the mind. A man who keeps himself low is guided by crows; a man who raises himself to loftier heights, taking in the whole picture, receives the wisdom of the owl.
