King of Swords
Upright: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth
Reversed: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation
King of Swords is a symbol of intellectual power and authority and has the courage and intellect to achieve all that he desires. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, you are in your power, ruling from a place of authority and respect. You stand firm in your truth and express yourself with deep conviction. King of Swords encourages you to use your logic and intellect to navigate the path ahead. You will need to make firm and well-researched decisions and stay fair in your dealings with others. You need to be able to take a situation, look at it with total impartiality, and then come to a balanced and insightful decision.
King of Swords, a handsome and stylish Mexican man, exudes intellect, power, courage, judgment, and command. In the background, there is a large sugar skull, or ofrenda. Kingof Swords offers up his idea or advice, "La calavera es un simbolo de la muerte, lo unico seguro en la vida." or "The skull is a symbol of death, the only sure thing in life." He holds a Mexican-style dagger. King of Swords encourages you to use your logic and intellect to navigate the path ahead.
Gemini, the sign of the Twins and the brainiac of the Zodiac, is adept at moving from group to group. They're highly intelligent, skilled at seeing a 360-degree picture of a situation almost instantaneously, and rarely become indecisive when making the next move. Ruled by powerhouse communicator, Mercury, Geminis can voice exactly what they need. Even if they hold an unpopular opinion, they have the persuasive ability to will lead people to their way of thinking.
Zodiac: Gemini
Element: Air
Color: White