Kings symbolize control, discipline, resolve and mastery.  Swords are associated with reason, thought, logic, will, courage, verbal skills, matters pertaining to the mind and survival in the world, and the element of air. The keywords for this card are authority and practical intelligence.  The King of Swords may be showing that it's time to trade in old philosophical ideas that no longer serve any useful purpose.  Old communication styles that don't suit your current place in life may also need to be left behind.  It's time to reach closure on old activities that are no longer meaningful or interesting to you.

Ah, my old friend the King of swords.  Once again I get to spend some time with Heracles and the African buffalo; to consider the benefits of providing brains and brawn.  This cards tell me to combine mastery, intellect and stability, reliability and maturity.  This version of the King of Swords actually reminds me of my hubby.  Usually I see him as a Knight or King of Pentacles but this version of the King of Swords shares aspects with him.  That sense of solidity and strength, of using strategy and wits to resolve issues.  He no longer needs to prove how strong or clever he is because his years of experience have already proven that.  That's one of the things I love about him.

So maybe this card is a reminder to appreciate him and make sure I don't take him for granted.  Sometimes I have a tendency to get lost on the internet or spend more time checking email or browsing FaceBook than talking to him.  And that's not fair.  I think a lot of times that's how marriages break up - the partners don't spend time with each other and lose the connection.  I really do believe that a marriage is like a bridge or other structure - it requires constant maintenance in order to stay strong.  Just like a bridge will rust if it isn't repainted, a marriage will fall apart if isn't frequently greased.

The King of Swords may also be reminding me not to let my wits go too unused.  Sometimes when I am on vacation or without structure for too long it's easy for me to slip into a void.  I feel like I become vague and formless without any aim.  School is still giving me some structure but I have to be more focused on it.  I'm also working on The Artist's Way and Wishcraft so that gives me a bit of focus too.  In addition to that I want to focus on exercising more.  I want to make sure I put this time to good use, otherwise I might as well just try to go back to work.