This is the family secret (alcoholism for example) that no one talks about because it would be disloyal. He expects, in return, absolute loyalty to the family, and will not forgive those who betray it. Meanwhile, those who are against his family can do no right. He will hear nothing bad said about his "family." They can do no wrong, and even if they do, he will forgive them. ![]() The negatives of the King of Cups are seen in the reverse, where we have a man, maudlin in his expression of emotions, who is far too partisan. People will do anything rather than risk disappointing him. And everyone loves him back he is the ultimate, loving father, eliciting fierce loyalty. He knows everyone's name and problem no one is too small or low, he cares for and about everyone, and will make great sacrifices to help them. The King of Cups treats his followers like family, his kingdom like a neighborhood. Internally, it can mean a fear of taking big, important chances or risks, putting your beliefs or ideas on the line. Reverse this and we see blocks to innovation and change old powers standing in the way, red tape that makes it difficult to just bring out a new invention. This is the power to get something new started which will make a great difference. ![]() The King of Wands represents the energy of innovation, change, motivation and challenges. His temper is terrible, often violent - and if he wishes it, he can turn his otherwise civilized followers into barbaric, bloodthirsty mobs, ransacking and destroying in his name. He has secret police and shuts down any critics of his ideas. He expects people to worship him and do as he says as if he were a god, not a human leader. The negatives of the King of Wands come through in the reversal where he becomes, well, Hitlerian. He can impose civilization on unruly mobs with his energetic willpower alone. Here is a man who can get pyramids built and countries conquered or peace movements rolling. His ideas set people on fire and motivate them to do the impossible. An innovator who can get a following with one speech adventurous, challenging, warm and in charge. The King of Wands is a most charismatic leader. Internally, this could signal a person censoring themselves, holding back truths they ought to be telling. It might also be benign problems, loss of evidence, for example. In other words, censorship, or, worse, a deliberate manipulation of facts. Externally, these could be suppressed by the opposition, like a news program only running stories that agree with its political philosophy, or the church suppressing Galileo's findings, established scientists mocking new ideas that disagree with theirs or police deliberately ignoring the statements of key witnesses. Reverse this card and there is a block to new theories and facts. The King of Swords is also about new philosophies, theories, about observations and facts that can alter and balance out a judgement. At his worse, this king will censor or manipulate evidence to keep himself in power while destroying others. He has no heart when it comes to his ideals and judgements, and will cruelly, if coolly, undermine and condemn those who are in error. The negatives of this King come out in his reversal: Woe to anyone who tries to argue with him - he will run verbal rings around them, destroying their mistaken ideas without a second thought. No one can render a more balanced, non-biased judgement on a situation. He sees the larger picture, the broader implications. He is the philosopher, the judge, the theoretical scientist. This cool, eloquent observer is a fair man with high ideals. The King uses his power to achieve selfish whims rather than do what is best for the kingdom. Judgement is bad and control has either been blocked or surrendered. Reversed, therefore, these cards signal abuse of power or barbaric behavior. Not unlike the Emperor, they represent the power of civilization and authority, control and command. Where the Queens are the life-giving water of the Kingdom, the Kings are its inspirational fire. ![]() Kings lead their knights into battle and sit in judgement on their throne. Note: Though Kings usually stand for a male in a spread, they can be female if the situation or reading warrants it.
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