Knight of Swords
Tarot card meaning, upright and reversed.
Knight of Swords represents fast action, directness, and ambition.
Reversed, Knight of Swords points to recklessness, impulsiveness, and aggression.
Knight of Swords upright meaning
The Knight of Swords charges flat out, sword raised, his horse straining so far forward its hooves barely touch, the trees and clouds all bent by the same wind he is riding into. This is thought turned instantly to action, fast and direct and aimed at a clear goal. The card favors saying what you mean and moving on it without dithering. Just make sure the gallop does not outrun your consideration for the people standing in the path.
Knight of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, the charge overruns itself, directness gone to bluntness and speed costing accuracy or the people around you. The horse is running faster than the rider can steer, and decisions made at this pace may need redoing later. The wind is still howling; the aim is the problem. Slow enough to check the target before you swing the blade.
AffirmationI say the true thing directly and move, without trampling the path.
Is my speed cutting clean, or just cutting whoever's in the way?
Common questions about Knight of Swords
What does Knight of Swords mean in tarot?
Knight of Swords represents fast action, directness, and ambition. The Knight of Swords charges flat out, sword raised, his horse straining so far forward its hooves barely touch, the trees and clouds all bent by the same wind he is riding into. This is thought turned instantly to action, fast and direct and aimed at a clear goal.
What does Knight of Swords reversed mean?
Reversed, Knight of Swords points to recklessness, impulsiveness, and aggression. Reversed, the charge overruns itself, directness gone to bluntness and speed costing accuracy or the people around you.
Is Knight of Swords a yes or no card?
It depends. Knight of Swords is balanced, so it answers with a question rather than a yes or no. Look at the cards around it and what you already feel.
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