King of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The King of Swords as a master of strategy, clarity, and intellect

• Symbolism across decks: regal composure, mental mastery, judge, fairness

• Why the King represents structure, authority, and reason—and the shadow of rigidity

• How power, focus, and mental discipline can help us change systems and claim agency

• The balance between logic and emotional avoidance, justice and detachment

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

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