Knight of Swords

What the card shows

A knight charges at full gallop on a white horse into the wind, sword raised high, trees bending and clouds tearing behind him. Nothing will stop him, which is both his greatest strength and his biggest risk.

In the suit of Swords (element: Air), the focus is thoughts, words, truth and conflict. Knights are the suit in motion, taking its energy to an extreme.

At a glance

Knight of Swords upright

Charge toward the goal with focus and conviction. Speed is your advantage.

Upright keywords

• Ambition
• Action
• Fast thinking
• Drive

Knight of Swords reversed

You are running people over in your rush. Slow down before you crash.

Reversed keywords

• Recklessness
• Aggression
• Impatience

In love

Fast-moving, intense connection. Watch your words in the heat of the moment.

Career & money

Decisive action and bold arguments. Just do not burn bridges.

Yes or no?

Upright, the Knight of Swords is a clear yes, powered by ambition. Reversed, most readers soften it to "yes, but not yet" or "yes, if you fix recklessness first."

Themes

• ambition
• action
• fast thinking
• drive
• air
• swords

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