King of Swords

Keywords: Intellect, authority, leader, fair, level-headed, logical

Yes/No: Yes

Upright: This is a very intellectual man in a powerful profession such as a lawyer or CEO. He only thinks with his head and his heart and emotions do not play a role at all when he is making a decision. Some may even wonder if he is capable of having emotions. Although there are some spiritual references in this card, like the throne going up to the heavens, the birds being messengers from the spirit world, and the crescent moons, you would have a hard time believing that he believes in something he cannot see and is not tangible. That is likely the secret he is keeping with his red veil. The butterflies symbolize reincarnation and, in his case, even a sense of immortality. He is stern-looking and not approachable, but that’s because he’s all business.

Reversed: This is a man who is cold, manipulating, and downright ruthless. He will get what he wants even if he has to lie, cheat, or steal to do so. He has no empathy at all for others and that leads him to be hurtful. He is a powerful man, but he abuses his power and belittles those underneath him, which in his mind, is everyone.