King of Swords upright
The King sits facing forward, sword slightly tilted. He is clear reasoning, ethics and fair authority.
King of Swords reversed
Reversed, intellect becomes cold control or rules without compassion.
In love and relationships
A rational, fair-minded partner.
At work
Expertise, strategy and principled leadership.
A question to reflect on
What does reason say, and what does fairness say?
Card meanings follow the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition. Tarot is offered here as a tool for reflection and entertainment, not prediction or professional advice.