63-King of Swords Upright Rider Waite Family Tarot Reading

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In general, The King of Swords points to very forceful energy. You may not be able to get a man in your life to change his mind or to do what you want. You may need to change something major about your behavior, thoughts, and/or expectations. Don’t overextend your reach.

Card Meanings: Honesty, Integrity, Cool, Morals, Military, Manners, Methodical, Law Enforcement, Legal Matters, Friendship, Detached, Intelligent, Structure, Head Over Heart, Power, Rational, Stern, Conversation, Use Your Head, Routine, Strength, Self-Discipline, Authority, Ethics, Judge, Powerful, Logical, Clinical, Counselor, Discerning

The King of Swords often stands in for a powerful, opinionated, forceful man in the querent’s life. He will often, but not always, have hair on the darker end of the spectrum. You may be tempted to think only about how things affect you personally, particularly when this card does not represent a man in your life. Consider the feelings of others before you act.

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Complete Book of Tarot
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Complete Book of Tarot: When upright, the Two of Pentacles suggests that you are engaged in a balancing act. There may be a conflict, for instance, between the demands of work and those of family. Your life is full of responsibilities you must juggle efficiently to get everything done. Despite any snags, keep on trekking. At this time you are undergoing many changes that will ultimately lead to a sense of increased stability. You may feel as if you are sailing through turbulent waters in hope of calmer seas ahead. It is important to remain flexible and to adapt to circumstances. The ships on this card can imply travel or dealings abroad. A written message or document may also be indicated by this card.

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Reversed Cards: The King of Swords leads with his mind. He trusts the decisions he makes, knowing only too well that he has the best interest of all involved at the forefront of his mind. Normally, doubt is not something he rents out space to in his head, but here in the blocked aspect, doubt has moved in and now questions are being asked. If you have received this card in the blocked aspect, you might be having second thoughts about a recent decision or wondering if you are even capable of making the right choice at this point in time. Just know it is human to question, but it is ego that wallows and paralyzes you.

Complete Book of Tarot: This reading was done on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. While doing research for this book, I came across Llewellyn’s tarot-reading site, which offers free computer-generated delineations. 28 There I selected a Past—Present—Future spread. Because I was in the early stages of writing this text, I asked, ‘How will this book turn out in the end?’ The following cards appeared:

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Complete Book of Tarot: When reversed, the Star card suggests that you are not feeling hopeful about a positive outcome. You may be suffering a crisis of faith or feeling beset by doubts that things will not work out in the end. Now is a time to assess your situation realistically and banish any false hopes or expectations based on illusion. Are you able to see the glass only as being half empty? Are you unable to recognize the guiding trail beneath your feet? Keep in mind the moral of Aesop’s fable: the gods help those who help themselves.