Next to the King’s ear, an angel is offering subtle guidance. A butterfly between two crescent moons represents transformation in the dark, a perfect form attained through reflection and seclusion. The tall throne is decorated with a bas relief and seems to be reaching for the sky. The King is wearing a light blue tunic, a symbol of his intellect and spiritual knowledge, a cape, and a golden crown. He is holding a sword in his right hand, the hand of the conscious, rational mind, and his left hand, on which we can see a ring, is resting on his leg. In the Rider Waite deck introduced in 1910, the illustration on the card shows a grown man sitting on a throne in a valley, or more likely atop a mountain. The King of Swords rules over the domain of intelligence and the suit of Swords. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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