King of Swords

Tarot: Saturday, October 24

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King of Swords

Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot
King of Swords

The King of Swords sits on a stone throne carved with butterflies, his blade held upright, clouds behind him and birds crossing the sky. His gaze is level and unhurried. Today calls for that kind of thinking. A decision or a dispute may ask you to set feelings aside for an hour and look at the facts as they actually stand. Write them down. Say what you mean plainly, and be fair even to the person you disagree with. If someone experienced and clear-headed offers advice, it may be worth taking. Keep the sword pointed at the problem, not at the person.

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For your star sign

The same reading, taken through each sign of the zodiac.

Aries

You decide fast. The King of Swords asks you to decide fast and fairly today. Check the facts once, state your verdict plainly, and keep the edge of the blade for the problem rather than the people.

Taurus

A practical question may need cool logic today, and the King of Swords suits your steady judgement. Listen to the arguments, weigh them on their merits, and do not let stubbornness pass for reason.

Gemini

Your mind is quick, and today the King of Swords asks it to be precise as well. Cut away the extra options and say the one thing you actually think. Clarity will serve you better than charm.

Cancer

Your feelings about a situation are real, and today they may not be the best guide. The King of Swords asks you to look at the facts first. You can return to the feelings once the decision is made.

Leo

Authority suits you, and the King of Swords shows its quieter form: a fair ruling, calmly delivered. If someone looks to you for a decision today, give it plainly and explain your reasons.

Virgo

Analysis is your home ground, and the King of Swords approves. Use it today, but mind the tone. Precise criticism helps; cold criticism tends to close ears. Keep the blade upright and the voice warm.

Libra

Fairness matters to you, and the King of Swords is the card of the just decision. Today, stop balancing and rule. Hear both sides, then choose the one the evidence supports.

Scorpio

Pretence rarely gets past you. The King of Swords asks you to say what you see, calmly and without using it as a weapon. Truth told cleanly tends to settle things.

Sagittarius

Honesty comes naturally to you, sometimes bluntly. The King of Swords asks for honesty with judgement today. Choose your words as carefully as he holds his sword, upright and steady.

Capricorn

Strategy and structure are your strengths, and the King of Swords asks you to use them. Map out the steps today. A decision built on clear reasoning is likely to hold.

Aquarius

Objective thinking is something you do well. Today the King of Swords asks you to apply it to a situation you are personally caught up in. Step back, view it from above, and say what is fair.

Pisces

Today may call for a firmer mind than you usually bring. The King of Swords asks you to separate what you feel from what you know. Trust the facts for this one decision, and let intuition rest.

For your Chinese animal

The same reading, taken through each animal of the Chinese zodiac.

Rat

Sharp and practical, you are well placed for the King of Swords today. Gather the facts, make the call, and explain your reasoning so others can follow it.

Ox

You prefer firm ground, and the King of Swords offers it in logic. Base today's decision on evidence rather than habit, and stand by it calmly.

Tiger

Your instinct is to act boldly. The King of Swords asks you to think first today. A clear plan will carry your courage further than impulse would.

Rabbit

A hard conversation may be needed today. The King of Swords asks you to be direct and kind at once. Say the true thing simply.

Dragon

You like to lead, and the King of Swords shows how to lead with a cool head. Make a fair decision today and explain it instead of announcing it.

Snake

Your mind is subtle and penetrating, a good match for this card. The King of Swords asks you to use that clarity openly today, not behind the scenes.

Horse

You tend to follow your feelings. Today the King of Swords asks you to check them against the facts before acting. A slower decision may be the better one.

Goat

Logic may feel cold to you, but the King of Swords shows it can be fair. Let reason guide one choice today, and soften the delivery with your natural kindness.

Monkey

Clever thinking is your strength. The King of Swords asks you to aim it at the truth today rather than at winning the debate.

Rooster

Precise and critical by nature, you understand this card. The King of Swords asks you to deliver your judgement fairly today, without sharpening it more than needed.

Dog

Justice matters to you. The King of Swords supports standing up for what is fair today. Make your case with facts, and keep your temper level.

Pig

You prefer to avoid hard choices. The King of Swords asks you to face one today with a clear head. Decide, explain it kindly, and move on.

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