King of Swords
TheKing of Swordsis a card used in Latin-suited playing cards which includetarotdecks. It is part of whattarot card readerscall the "Minor Arcana".
Tarot cards are used throughout much ofEuropeto playtarot card games.[1]In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily fordivinatorypurposes.[1][2]
Divination usage
[edit]The King of Swords card from the Minor Arcana is often used to depict a mature man with sound intellectual understanding and reasoning. This card depicts a man who is strong-hearted, decisive, and intellectually oriented.
The King of Swords can also depict a man who is ruthless or excessively judgmental; the querent is therefore advised to balance their intellectual orientation with emotional understanding.
References
[edit]- ^ab Dummett, Michael(1980).The Game of Tarot.Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd.ISBN0-7156-1014-7.
- ^Huson, Paul(2004).Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage.Vermont: Destiny Books.ISBN0-89281-190-0.
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