Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

The Knight of Swords charges at full speed into the wind. He is ambition and decisive action — fast, brave and sometimes careless.

• Suit:Swords — Air
• Keywords:ambition, speed, assertiveness, action
• Reversed:recklessness, aggression, haste
• Yes or no:Yes — quickly

What the card shows

A knight charges on a galloping horse, sword raised, trees bent by the wind.

He goes straight for the goal.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Knight of Swords brings fast decisions and determined action.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, haste, aggression or acting without thinking.

In love and relationships

In love, a direct, fast-moving person; be mindful of bluntness.

In work and money

At work, ambition and quick progress. With money, avoid rushed decisions.

As advice

Act decisively, but look where you are charging.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille he is the Cavalier d’Épée. In the Thoth deck the closest figure is the Prince of Swords, in a chariot pulled by children.

Questions to reflect on

• Where do I need to act fast?
• Where am I rushing?
• Do I listen as well as I speak?

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