Meaning: The King of Swords sits firmly on his throne, sword upright, representing intellectual authority, fairness, and clear, rational judgment.

Upright: Intellectual authority, truth, fair judgment. Leadership points grounded in logic and fairness; someone who makes decisions based on clear thinking rather than emotion.

Reversed: Manipulation, abuse of power, harsh judgment. Can suggest authority being used unfairly, or logic being applied without enough compassion or consideration.