are there any positive king of swords traits?

[juana]

hello everyone,

i was wondering if anyone felt there might be positive aspects of the king of swords? i keep getting him in readings--in different spreads and also decks. he's popping up in relationship readings, but he's even there when i ask a different question.

i tried reading some of the archived older threads on this forum for perspective, and was a bit discouraged because he (if he's a person) doesn't sound like a terribly positive card, at least in a romantic sense.

i did have one idea today and was curious what other folks might think. i thought perhaps that someone with asperger's might pop up as a king of swords? my boyfriend definitely has strong asperger's tendencies, and i thought if this is the case, maybe that is the correct interpretation.

[Kgirl]

Provided he is not ill-dignified and of course, depending on the other cards, I think you would always know where you stood with King of Swords. There would be no BS

I think he would not be afraid to take charge, to lead, to get answers, he'd be honourable and morally strong.

He may not have the va va voom of Knight of Wands but he'd have alot of other really important qualities that would be invaluable in a long-term relationship

[Masa]

There are positives to every card! I like the King of Swords. Here's a list: http://learntarot.com/skg.htm

[juana]

Originally Posted by Kgirl

Provided he is not ill-dignified and of course, depending on the other cards, I think you would always know where you stood with King of Swords. There would be no BS

I think he would not be afraid to take charge, to lead, to get answers, he'd be honourable and morally strong.

He may not have the va va voom of Knight of Wands but he'd have alot of other really important qualities that would be invaluable in a long-term relationship

i don't remember the exact sequence of cards, but on the whole they did seem positive. you've given me a lot to think about...i think part of why i was stumped was that the person i was tentatively assigning the meaning to, is quite passive. but, i think the way you have stated it here is helping me so much to find a deeper meaning.

in fact, based on what you said, i now think this card was trying to describe how he was going to react in a given situation-- i have chronic illness and i was surprised by my bf's reaction when i told him it had worsened (he's normally very passive and not at all take charge) but he behaved very resolutely in a supportive manner, and tried to find out all he could to do the best, logical thing.

thank you so much. i would have never arrived at this without you all.

[juana]

Originally Posted by Masa

There are positives to every card! I like the King of Swords. Here's a list: http://learntarot.com/skg.htm

thank you! i think i like the image on that card rather better than the one on my deck (llewellyn). i think the image on my card was really confusing me, because i don't know anyone who looks like that!

[Kgirl]

Originally Posted by juana

i don't remember the exact sequence of cards, but on the whole they did seem positive. you've given me a lot to think about...i think part of why i was stumped was that the person i was tentatively assigning the meaning to, is quite passive. but, i think the way you have stated it here is helping me so much to find a deeper meaning.

in fact, based on what you said, i now think this card was trying to describe how he was going to react in a given situation-- i have chronic illness and i was surprised by my bf's reaction when i told him it had worsened (he's normally very passive and not at all take charge) but he behaved very resolutely in a supportive manner, and tried to find out all he could to do the best, logical thing.

thank you so much. i would have never arrived at this without you all.

Yes that is very King of Swords-ish juana!! That is very positive in my book

[nisaba]

Originally Posted by juana

i was wondering if anyone felt there might be positive aspects of the king of swords?

I think he's *entirely* a positive card. It is about seriousness, thoughtfulness, intelligence, reflection, mentoring or teaching, natural leadership qualities, calmness, self-discipline.

What's not to like?

[Kgirl]

Originally Posted by nisaba

I think he's *entirely* a positive card. It is about seriousness, thoughtfulness, intelligence, reflection, mentoring or teaching, natural leadership qualities, calmness, self-discipline.

What's not to like?

Amen ... and some of us could even find that extremely sexy ... sexier than the Knight of Wands!

[nisaba]

<tosses head> By comparison, Knights Wands are just teenage-hormones-on-the-hoof! <laughter>

[Kgirl]

Originally Posted by nisaba

<tosses head> By comparison, Knights Wands are just teenage-hormones-on-the-hoof! <laughter>

Indeed!

Nisaba, do you think Mr Darcy in Bridget Jones Diary is a bit of a King of Swords?