King of Swords as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The King of Swords is the card of reason, authority, discipline, integrity, morality, and high standards. This card depicts a king sitting on his throne while holding up a sword. He radiates intellectual power, clear thinking, truth, and authority. He has high standards for everyone around him, and he expects others to act with integrity. He takes his responsibilities towards others seriously.

The King of Swords reminds us that integrity is an important part of a successful relationship. Love is not just about our emotions, it is also about our actions towards others. Love is easy to say and hard to do. The King of Swords is a reminder to have high standards for ourselves and for others. We deserve love confirmed by actions, not just empty words.  

Upright King of Swords as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the King of Swords, that means this person intends to be with you. The desire for you has been consistent from the beginning. Whatever it takes, they will pursue the goals they set for themselves. They believe in their abilities and know they will consistently achieve their goals. They intend to maintain a close connection with you.

The King of Swords as intentions means that they intend to do everything in their power to keep you close. However, they have a low tolerance for waiting and are notoriously impatient. They want to get things done right this instant. Their constant lack of patience will eventually backfire on them. If left unaddressed, they might use others as stepping stones to go where they want.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the King of Swords is a sign of them intending to begin a new relationship with you. You are the apple of their eye. They are set on making you their partner. They want to make the relationship work. Drawing this card signifies the person is willing to do everything they can to win you.

For existing relationships, the King of Swords represents an intention to make your relationship work. They want the two of you to be together at all times. While this may seem romantic, their impatience and restlessness sometimes are a problem. For instance, they tend to overlook your boundaries of personal space and sense of timing. If you want to flourish the relationship, you should address these problems and discuss them in the open.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the King of Swords shows that they intend to reignite their romance with you. The goal is to gain your favor. They regret ending the relationship. If you ask if reconciliation would be possible, the card is a good sign. In fact, they cannot wait for the two of you to be together again.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the King of Swords means that this person’s intentions are set in stone. They are ready to take things to the next level in their relationship. They’ve always known that you’re the one they want to spend forever with. In all likelihood, they are counting down the days until they can move in with you, get married, and/or have children with you. The card suggests that now is the ideal time to discuss entering a long-term commitment.

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Reversed King of Swords as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the King of Swords reversed, that means this person intends to control you. They do not care about what others think. They are entirely focused on themselves and their own wants and needs. The person can be hostile and abusive. Sometimes they’ll want to stir up trouble.

The King of Swords reversed as intentions means that they do not value others’ opinion. They are only focused and determined to make things work out in their favor. As a matter of fact, they can’t stop thinking about satisfying their desires. They are unable to feel empathy because of their extreme drive. All that they can do, they will. And that includes taking advantage of and mistreating people.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the King of Swords reversed is a sign of them intending to exert dominance over you. They will do it aggressively. They do not care if you find them controlling. In fact, their opinion matters little to them. Is this the kind of person you would want to spend a long time with?

For existing relationships, the King of Swords reversed represents an intention to take the reins of your relationship. Your relationship has been riddled with a lot of misunderstandings and arguments. One significant reason is that your partner does not value your feelings and opinion. For a relationship to succeed, you must actively listen to your partner’s unmet needs. Clearly, this is not happening with you.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the King of Swords reversed shows that they intend to get you back. But you have to be careful. Yes, they immensely regret ending the relationship. What they regret more than anything, though, is losing control over you. If you want to reconnect with this kind of individual, you need to ensure they’re ready to make some positive changes.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the King of Swords reversed means that this person’s intentions are leaning towards weighing down if such a move would benefit them. In other words, your opinion on the subject means little to your partner. You may want to tie the knot because of genuine love. However, they will only commit more to you if they gain more than they stand to lose. They get the last word on whether or not the relationship moves toward anything more serious.

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Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the King of Swords represents having integrity and high standards. Know what you deserve, and release the toxic people who are no longer serving you. We deserve love confirmed by actions, not just empty words. The card is a reminder that love is not just about feelings, it is also about actions. Love is a verb. 

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