Tarot Magic

“This King reminds us that intellectual reasoning is as important in your life right now as your feelings are. Don’t let your emotions get the best of you.”

Swords are associated with the element of AIR. They cut through our illusions and require us to make rational and logical decisions.

The card shows the King of Swords upright and stern sitting on his throne. He is holding his sword with both hands, blade pointing down. Adorned in a cloak of purple, the color of royalty. On his right shoulder sits a dark bird.

This King is solid. Because he is the King of Swords, he rules with his intellect. He uses his mind to solve problems and to cut through mental confusion. By gripping the sword with both of his hands he is showing that he has a firm grasp on reality. The bird on his shoulder represents wisdom and knowledge. The bird is dark, suggesting that the King is able to see the shadow side of reality.

This King is so self-assured, it’s crazy! He represents the most powerful energy of this suit which is the power of ideas and the energy to solve problems. He is the master of the realm of ideas after all.

When drawing the King of Swords know to put your ideas front and forward. You may be bombarded with a flurry of ideas right now, but the King can narrow it down to what’s important and what is just a daydream. I know, daydreaming is fun. But be realistic. This King reminds us that intellectual reasoning is as important in your life right now as your feelings are.

What inspires you? Action: Take some time out of your day to listen to your favorite song. Let the song inspire you. Let the song take you to a time when there was no pressure, and your ideas were pure potential. Use that inspiration to bring your ideas to life.