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Minor Arcana · Swords · combinations

King of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the King of Swords is a rational, fair, strict man: a lawyer, a doctor, a boss. He adds logic and firmness, and next to dark cards, harshness.

  • reason
  • logic
  • authority
  • justice
  • professionalism
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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King of Swords combined with the suits

How King of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the King of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the King of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Next to other cards of its own suit, the King of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Pentacles

Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the King of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

King of Swords and the Major Arcana

King of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of King of Swords and The Lovers mean?

A sensible partner.

What does the combination of King of Swords and Death mean?

A man after a loss.

What does the combination of King of Swords and The Sun mean?

A successful man.

How does King of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the King of Swords is a rational, fair, strict man: a lawyer, a doctor, a boss. He adds logic and firmness, and next to dark cards, harshness.