Sunday, August 1, 2010

Card 5: The Heart of the Matter: King of Swords


The stern-looking figure on the King of Swords denotes both a personality type and an approach. His is an approach which is analytical, no-nonsense, to-the-point, and unclouded by emotion. The author Joan Bunning suggests that “in readings, the King of Swords asks you to take the kinds of actions he might take.”

As this card appears as the “heart of the matter,” it is helpful to relate it directly back to our original question: What does Randy most need to know in order to respond intelligently to this situation, and in a manner which best favors his emotional interests? Referring back to the author Joanna Watters, we’re advised: “The King of Swords tells you that you need a rational approach. Expectations need to be realistic, and the importance of protecting your needs cannot be overlooked. You need to think with your head rather than be guided by your heart.” Put another way, even though we are concerned about your “emotional interests,” your approach in this situation should instead be guided less by your feelings, and more by logic: by the things you know, perceive and witness.

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