King of Swords

The King of Swords is the professional authority on whatever matter you are dealing with. An authentic and intelligent leader, the King is kind and helpful, but the motivation is not a friendly one - The King is here to get business done and that is it. 

The King of Swords can be dominating and assertive, but they know what they are talking about. Listen.
 
Questions answered by King of Swords:
Who? A lawyer 
What? An important piece of paper
Where? Grad school; A government office
When? Mid May to early June; During a legal battle; In a few years
Why? A superior intellect guides us through opposition
Yes or No? No clear answer; consult an authority
 
King of Swords
​Before any card: Do hard work for (card)
After any card: Business, leadership
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The King of Swords as:
...an action?

• Be assertive
• Engage in a civil matter
• File a lawsuit
• Contact a professional
• Write to congress

...a place in your house?

• The office
• The filing cabinet

 
...a place in your city?

• A government office
• A research university

 
...a place in the world?

• New York
• Vienna
• Geneva
• Brussels

...something to eat?

• Coffee
• Kale
• Salmon
• Whole grains

...a color? Purple, white
 
...a movie theme? Wisdom, cold-heartedness

• Knives Out
• Murder on the Orient Express
• Clue

 
...a new career?

• Business owner
• Doctor or lawyer
• Professor
• Upper management

 
What should I clean?

• The filing cabinet
• The entire office and do not ask again until you are done

 
Where are my keys?

• You put them down when you brought in the mail
• On your desk

 
King of Swords combinations
With Star: The truth will come out after a period of respite and rejuvenation.
With Three of Wands: A startup business is on the verge of rapid growth, seek help from a lawyer or other authority.
With Seven of Cups: Someone is daydreaming about being in power.
With Three of Swords: The truth is discovered at the edge of despair.
With Eight of Pentacles: A student learns all he can from a professor and may one day be the professor themself.