Swords (Minor Arcana)
King of Swords
The Swords suit speaks to thought, communication, conflict, decisions, truth. Element: Air.
Upright
Authority through clear thought, fair judgement, intellectual leadership. Reason guides decisions.
Reversed
Tyranny of intellect, cold judgement, abuse of power. Add heart to the head.
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