King of Swords
Upright Meaning
Whatsoever arises out of the idea of judgment and all its connexions-power, command, authority, militant intelligence, law, offices of the crown, and so forth.
Reversed Meaning
Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, perfidy, evil intention.
Description
He sits in judgment, holding the unsheathed sign of his suit. He recalls, of course, the conventional Symbol of justice in the Trumps Major, and he may represent this virtue, but he is rather the power of life and death, in virtue of his office.
In Yes or No Reading
The King of Swords is a card of leadership. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the King of Swords, the answer is YES. Take action and guide others by example.