Upright
King of Swords upright
Reasoned authority and consistent principles organize complexity.
reasonauthorityprinciple
†King
swords · air
King of Swords tarot card meaning
Reasoned authority and consistent principles organize complexity.
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King of Swords reversed
Intellect may be used rigidly or without enough human context.
rigiditymisuse of powerdetachment
Interpretation prompt
Which principle should guide the decision?
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