King of Swords
Swords · Minor Arcana
Upright
mental clarity
intellectual power
authority
truth
Reversed
quiet power
inner truth
misuse of power
manipulation
A commanding king sits on a throne decorated with butterflies and sylphs, holding a sword that tilts slightly to the right. His robes are blue and purple. Trees bend in the wind behind him. His expression is stern, analytical, authoritative. Mental authority, clear judgment, and ethical power radiate from him.