King of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning

King of Swords is a Minor Arcana card from the Suit of Swords. Upright meaning: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, and ethical leadership. The King of Swords governs through the power of reason, clear communication, and principled ethical standards.. Reversed meaning: Abuse of power, manipulation, and tyranny. Reversed, the King of Swords uses intellectual superiority to dominate, control, or manipulate rather than to serve truth and justice.. Key themes: mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, ethics. Explore the symbolism of King of Swords and start a free AI tarot reading at TarotRealm using all 78 authentic Rider-Waite-Smith cards.