King of Swords Tarot Meaning: Upright & Reversed
The King of Swords holds justice blade on stone throne—mind ruling matter at its most structured.
King of Swords upright
Principled leader or your own logical command of field—big choices by evidence and system; fairness over flattery.
Advice: Decide with principle and human cost—authority lives in trust.
King of Swords reversed
Power manipulates or crushes; rigid dogma replaces humanity; say one thing, do another. Beware "reason" masking injustice.
Advice: Review rigidity and control; true strength includes accountability.