The King of Swords from the Golden Tarot
Your Tarot guide for April 2019:
The King of Swords
Archetype:
Judge, Mediator, Law Professor
How it might show up in your life:
Building coalitions, bi-partisanship, finding middle ground, getting to the heart of the matter
How it might show up in love/relationships:
Taking the lead with “the Talk”, making choices with your head and your heart
How it might show up in work/career:
Asking for more responsibility, leading the team, hiring decisions, letting an employee go
More important than raw intelligence is wisdom. It’s not just about facts, it’s also about fairness. It’s not just about rules, it’s about the spirit of the law. It’s not just about speaking your truth, it’s also about hearing someone else’s point of view. This King has mastered the intricacies of balanced communication and uses it for the benefit of all. This is the card of the mediator, the person who can hear both sides of the argument and find reasonable solutions. The fact that it shows up for you now indicates that you may find yourself in this role. And if you aren’t already in such a position, you are ready to seek it out. Luckily for all of us, you can be wise, fair, and a good listener. You are the right person for the job.
