King of Swords tarot card meaning

King of Swords upright signals confident leadership and mastery of thoughts, communication and truth. Reversed, it points to control issues or misuse of power in thoughts, communication and truth. Its core symbols — leadership, authority, control — make it one of the most recognizable cards in the 78-card Rider–Waite deck. Practical edge: Lead wisely and responsibly. For love, career and money readings plus the yes/no verdict, see the full King of Swords meaning page.