53. Would the King of Swords describe himself as 'reserved'?

[Ix Chel]

According to the dictionary being reserved means that reserved people do not often talk about, or show their feelings or thoughts. Well the King of Swords is not a person, who talks or shows feelings or thoughts. So he is in my view reserved.

 

[Starlight]

I'd go with Swords too. I don't think they're relationship-type people. They're facts and figures type of people.

 

Hmmm, so the question isn't whether the Swords family describe themselves as reserved, but whether the King would. I'm wondering if he'd have that self-awareness? You'd only describe yourself as reserved if it was something you noticed about yourself in relation to other people and it might bother you that you don't have lots of interaction. The Page probably wouldn't use this word; the Knight *might*, the Queen probably would, but the King? I think he's too caught up in facts and figures and books and information to even notice that about himself.

[EmpyreanKnight]

Yes he would. :)

[Jewel]

Yes.

[Cobweb]

Tough one:  is he reserved or is he just completely disinterested in other people?  It's hard to know from the outside because it has the same/similar effect in social settings.

[Shinsoo]

Hm, hard one.

 

I personally would say reserved, but with an uncanny ability for clear communication--even if abrupt at times.  I actually see him as a good speaker--very convincing.  Swords represent the mental plane of our existence.

 

[Saturn Celeste]

Another 'yes' here too!  King of Swords would be reserved, he would also think before he spoke.

[Ratty]

Yes. In the form of a self-deprecating quote from Cicero in Latin that puns on the original Etruscan. The Page will translate for the hard of thinking.

[Avalon]

Yes +1

[Thoughtful]

Yes until he gets into argumentative mode, watch out! :))

[Twilightlo]

Maybe he's just a bit reserved but mainly independent and a no nonsense person so people stay away...not necessarily what he wants but he also doesn't put up with nonsense from people like lies or disingenuous behavior.

[AeonHorus]

Well please allow me to chuck a wild cat in amongst the pigeons here if I may. 

 

Going on the preface of what the great Beast himself Aleister Crowley teaches us, that all the cards have their own personality and as the court card are said to represent people in our lives. The Royal Family members are the true archetypes. I see the King of Swords more as a Pragmatic Advisor in his positive aspect and a Ruthless Dictator in his negative, neither of which I would say was "reserved" in nature lol. Due to Arthur Waite being a Christian too he likened our King to the great King David, who was a passionate thinker, with drive and determination and an almost divine ability to communicate and be analytical in war to gain ultimate supremacy. His element is or fire and air so he should and does burn with the ferocity of a furnace.

 

With that said...

 Would the King of Swords describe himself as 'reserved'?

I would have to say Nope!

Edited January 19, 2020 by AeonHorus

[katrinka]

I think he could be reserved, if the situation called for it. He'd be a hella poker-faced guy if need be. I agree that's not his baseline nature, but I can't agree with the oversized, bolded "Nope!"
He's the ultimate chaotic neutral.

[AeonHorus]

2 hours ago, katrinka said:

but I can't agree with the oversized, bolded "Nope!

🙂 

That's funny. I like your style 😄 

[katrinka]

I like your screen name. Thothie?

[AeonHorus]

54 minutes ago, katrinka said:

I like your screen name. Thothie?

I do read Thoth but I also like pictorial messages as in Rider Waite. In readings I mix it up with all the elements that make up my spiritual being. Crowley, Waite, Jung, Wicca etc There is quite a bit in the mix. Aeon sounds like my name too and Horus is the time we are living in that Mr Crowley ushered in. So it just seemed to fit well.  

[katrinka]

I still use RWS a lot, too. But I like to bring a little Thoth to the interpretations. Waite narrowed the lens a bit overmuch, IMHO. 😉 
 

[Guest]

The King of Swords is definitely aware of the image he presents to the world. He knows that to maintain the loyalty and respect of the people, it's not enough to simply be something, he must also appear as such. He knows the nobility and power of his office, and that it would be to his advantage if he were to project these unto the public. He must therefore exude wisdom, fairness, and integrity. In order to embody these he must seem stern and not easily led by his emotions. 

 

So yes, he can describe his demeanor to the general public as reserved. In private though, amongst friends, family, or his most trusted advisors, he is not averse to letting his hair down.