Auraveil
Minor Arcana · Swords
King of Swords
- intellectual power
- authority
- truth
- logic
- ethics
- Element
- Air
- Yes or no
- Maybe
Imagery and symbolism
A king sits upright on his throne holding a sword tilted slightly to the right. Butterflies and crescent moons decorate the throne and tall cypress trees stand behind.
- upright sword
- butterflies
- crescent moons
- cypress trees
- birds
Upright meaning
Upright- intellectual power
- authority
- truth
- logic
- ethics
Authority based on intellect, clarity and ethics. Make decisions using logic and fairness.
Reversed meaning
- manipulation
- tyranny
- abuse of power
- cold logic
Intelligence used to manipulate or control. Beware of cold, ruthless decisions.
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