charging ahead, decisiveness, swift action
Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
What Knight of Swords means upright and reversed, with readings for love, money and career.
The picture and its symbols
Knight of Swords shows a knight charging at full speed into the wind with sword raised. It belongs to the suit of Swords, the element of air (thought, judgment and conflict), and its rank carries the theme of action and movement (Knight). The fastest of the four knights. The drive is impressive and the surroundings go unnoticed, so put a pause before words and decisions.
Upright meaning
charging ahead, decisiveness, swift action. You drive straight at the goal. The pace is fast, so watch your surroundings too.
- Love
- A frank, direct approach works.
- Money
- A quick decision brings profit, but the risk is high as well.
- Career
- You stand out by solving problems fast.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Advice
- Check the facts and set a clear standard before you decide.
Reversed meaning
recklessness, aggression, haste. You are rushing or being so aggressive that you collide with others.
- Love
- A rough way of speaking pushes the other person away.
- Money
- A hasty decision can bring a loss.
- Career
- Clashes and mistakes are frequent. Slow down.
- Yes or no
- No
- Advice
- Ask whether worry has grown larger than the facts, and whether sharp words are tangling the situation.
Timing
Because this is a Swords card, change is likely to show within days, sooner than you expect.
The question this card asks
What are you missing because you are in a hurry?
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For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.