The King of Swords is intellectual authority, truth, and fair judgment. Clear-minded and principled, he rules through reason and ethics — the master of logic who decides with impartial, disciplined clarity.
On his throne a king grips an upright sword, gazing ahead without wavering. The King of Swords stands for intellect, authority, and truth and principle. It is the card of judging by logic and fairness and setting the standard.
