Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Upright keywords
Reversed keywords
Knight of Swords upright
At full gallop, sword out in front and wind in his face, the Knight of Swords knows no pause. He symbolises swift action guided by ideas, determination and the courage to defend what you think. As a person, he is direct, brilliant, passionate about his causes and, at times, not very diplomatic. His arrival signals movement: matters speeding up, intense debates, decisions made in the heat of the moment. Make the most of his drive, but remember to brake before every bend.
Knight of Swords reversed
Reversed, the drive turns into haste. It can speak of impulsiveness, needless arguments or projects that start with force and are left half done. It also describes someone who hurts with their words without realising. Slow down before you charge.
The suit of Swords
The suit of air: the mind and the word. The Swords speak of thoughts, decisions, truths and conflicts.