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The Rider-Waite-Smith King and its Connolly Tarot equivalent sticks to a more prosaic depiction of the King of Swords than modern Tarot Decks. The Waite and Connolly medieval King is larger than his surroundings, implying a great mind and/or presence. The fiery air aspect of this king is shown in the red/orange inner cloak of the RWS king that covers the sky-blue inner garment of Air (blue sky). The Purple outer cloak indicates his authority to rule. The moths on the crown of the Throne, may indicate his rule over the sylphs of the Air. However, there is no real indication of his active force presented in this card, as he is both stoic and passive. Nevertheless, he is holding his sword in a defensive pose, which may imply his defensive and stubborn behavioral tenancies.

The Prophet Tarot- King of Swords coloration is that of medieval stain glass art. Therefore, his color attributions are different from the RWS king. However, the ubiquitous sword is present, and s/he has a purple outer robe implying his/her authority to rule. Behind the Rider-Waite-Smith King is a lush land and clouds being blown across the sky, this with his/her stern look, Imply fertility and a stormy nature. The Connoly Tarot also displays a stormy sky. However, his sword is not held in a defensive position. It is held as a sign of ability to fight if he must.

The King of Swords represents a person who has authority and could be with the government or associated with the Law. This person would also give good counsel. However, the negative side of this individual would be without compassion and a tendance to be cruel.

To reiterate, Chokmah, the 2nd Sephiroth- Wisdom who is the Will to Force of the Kings, is the beginning state of conscious energy that is masculine in action. Chokmah is the "idea of male" and its mate, Binah, the 3rd Sephiroth-Understanding, is the "idea of Female". These are simplified concepts of Father-Mother God, who are not separate and together form the Divine Creative.

Chokmah being the 2nd Sephira, called Wisdom, is also the Force behind the four 2's.

The 2's symbolize the forces of the 4 Kings, and the 3's -the Will to form of the four Queens -uniting and initializing the Forces. The Kings are the Fathers of and initiators of Material Forces.

WHEN THE KING OF SWORDS IS THROWN DURING A READING:

The querent is or may be experiencing:

• The Will to transcend.
• An analytical period, where the power of idea and motion come into play.
• Letting go of old beliefs and attitudes that no longer serve the motion of the individual.
•  Tough- minded common sense that is usually based on preconception and prejudice.
• The arrogance of a powerful mind turned on itself in its own desire for control.
• The tendency to judge harshly but with scrupulous fairness.
• A lawyer, senator, or doctor.
• Mastery of creativity and confusion, as he sees new points of view, while brainstorming new thoughts that vent the mind.
• Intellectual, and mental prowess whose only emotion is to control.
• A strong personality of fiery emotion and powerful thought. both stubborn and defensive. 

If reversed or ill defined by the surrounding cards, it implies:

•  If such occurs, he is incapable of decisions or purpose, and any action he takes is so weakened by his mental indecision that it is easily brushed aside by opposition proving that inadequate violent action is merely futile effort at best.
• He is aloof, cruel, and thoughtless when dealing with others.

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