At a glance
Intentions Lens
authority · reason · structural clarity
Explore the motive without assuming it
The King of Swords applies reason and a clear standard to a consequential decision. Expertise matters when it can explain itself and remain accountable. Use the authority of a well-supported argument rather than assuming the most confident voice has the soundest judgment.
Look for intention expressed through choices
An intention is a possible direction of effort. It becomes easier to assess when a person states it and follows through.
- If you are reading for yourself, name what you want to bring about and why.
- If you are asking about someone else, separate what they have said from what you hope or fear they mean.
- Look for a repeated choice that supports the stated intention, and leave uncertainty visible where it remains.
A motive worth examining
Would my reasoning still seem fair to someone who does not share my preferred result?
For the full upright and reversed interpretation, read the King of Swords card guide.