Episode 60: King or Knight of Swords

I fought the Law, and the Law won! Here comes that intimidating brainiac, the King or Knight of Swords.  His is an incisive, restless mind, quick to take up pursuit and flexible to a fault - yet once he makes up his mind, no mercy will temper his decision. Representing the first two decans of Gemini (and the last one of Taurus) in court and everywhere else, he sees a world in black and white, one whose rules must conform to his will. We discuss his relationship to the 7 of Pentacles and 8 and 9 of Swords, twins and tragedies, stubbornness vs. mutability, decision and choice, the trickster nature of Mercury, the "chimaera buzzing in  a vacuum," his missing decan, "Ruin", specific fire in primal air, world of Yetzirah, swallows, helicopters, inspiration without reflection, King David and Goliath's sword, Robert E. Lee, the geomantic figure Albus, I Ching hexagram 32 ("héng") ,  persevering/enduring, butterflies as metamorphosis, and grading.  (For a broad overview of the courts be sure to check out Episode 32, the King/Knight of Wands episode.)  To learn more about the suit of Swords, the world of Yetzirah, the fiery powers of Thoth Knights/Rider Waite Smith Kings, the sephira Chokmah, the color schemes of the cards, and so much else, be sure to visit us at: http://www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse For readings, online classes, books and more: http://tsusanchang.com Mel Meleen's Thoth-inspired decks: http://tarotcart.com Susie's Arcana Cases and perfumes are on: http://etsy.com/shop/tarotista Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers: http://www.redbubble.com/people/wheelhouse93/shop also, Nine of Swords blankets, pillows, phone cases: http://www.redbubble.com/people/tarotista/shop