Nine of Swords and King of Swords

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Nine of Swords and King of Swords cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Nine of Swords and card King of Swords

The King of Swords in the upright position symbolizes logic and rationality, while the upright Nine of Swords indicates fears and worries. Their combination can mean that solving the problem causing anxiety lies in the realm of logic. For example, if you have a fear of public speaking, you can try rational psychotherapy methods to overcome this fear.

Combination of reversed card Nine of Swords and card King of Swords

The King of Swords upright and the Nine of Swords reversed can indicate that your fears and anxieties might be unrealistic or exaggerated. You may be taking a situation or problem too seriously. For example, you might fear that you won't handle a new project at work, but in reality, you have all the skills and knowledge to complete the task successfully.

Combination of card Nine of Swords and reversed card King of Swords

When the King of Swords reversed combines with the Nine of Swords upright, it may indicate a distorted perception of reality. You might be focusing too much on your fears and anxieties, preventing you from seeing the bigger picture. For instance, you fear losing your job so much that you start seeing threats where there are none.

Combination of reversed card Nine of Swords and reversed card King of Swords

The King of Swords reversed and the Nine of Swords also reversed indicate that you might not see reality due to your fears and anxieties. You may allow your unrealistic fears to control you, leading to poor decisions or actions. For example, you fear your partner leaving you so much that you start to control them, which can actually lead to a breakup.