King of spades

King of spades - meaning

The King of Spades in a deck of playing cards is one of the four royal cards in the suit of Spades. It features an image of the king in knightly garb, often holding a sword or sitting on a throne. In tarot and some other tarot art systems, the King of Spades represents power, strength and authority. His image can be associated with concepts of leadership, resilience and self-confidence.

In gambling games such as poker, the King of Spades is usually considered one of the highest cards, and its image can be associated with luck, skill and strategy.

The symbolism of the King of Spades can also vary depending on context and interpretation. In some cartographic systems it may be seen as a symbol of danger or death, especially when combined with other cards. However, like most cards, the true meaning of the King of Spades depends on the specific situation and the type of divination in which it is used.

General about the king card

King - A playing card that most commonly depicts a monarch, usually holding a scepter or sword. The king belongs (next to the jack and queen) to the so-called numbers, where he is the oldest of them. The deck of playing cards consists of four kings, one of each suit (king of clubs, king of diamonds, king of hearts and king of spades).

Signs of kings

The king has different marks depending on which language the deck is made in:

• in Polish, English, German and Russian versions - K (from Król, king, König and king) is the most commonly used notation
• in the French version - R (roi)
• in the Dutch version - H (heer)

Who does the king represent?

in the Paris pattern, it is traditionally associated with such figures as:

• King of spades - David, king of israel
• Krul Karo - Julius Caesar, Roman general
• King of clubs - Alexander the Greatking of Macedonia
• King of hearts - CharlemagneEmperor of the Roman Empire