Knight of Swords
drive, speed, determination
A rider charges into the wind with his sword out in front. This is someone who goes straight for what they want, with clear ideas and a rush to act. You have to admire the drive, even if patience isn't their strong suit.
The image and its symbolism
An armored knight gallops at full speed on a white horse, sword raised out in front. The wind whips the clouds and bends the trees, and a few birds fly across the sky. Everything on the card is motion and force. The raised sword is the determination of someone who knows what they want, and the gallop is the rush to get it, sometimes without looking left or right.
What Knight of Swords means
Upright, the Knight of Swords is going straight after what you want. You have a clear idea and you don't want to wait. You send the email now, say what you think in the meeting, or make a decision overnight.
That speed is its great strength and also its danger. Act with conviction, but keep in mind that at that pace you can run someone over or miss important details. Move forward, but breathe before you speak.
Knight of Swords in love
Someone direct and passionate, or a relationship moving very fast. Enjoy it, but listen to the other person too.
If you're in a relationship
Lots of intensity, or arguments that flare up fast. Enjoy the drive, but also listen to what the other person needs.
If you're single
Someone direct and passionate may show up, or a relationship that moves very fast. Go in excited and with your eyes open.
If you're thinking about an ex
Careful with impulses. A message sent in the heat of the moment can make everything messier.
At work
Initiative, debates and quick decisions. Defend your ideas with conviction.
Initiative, debates and quick decisions. Stand up for your ideas with conviction, always respectfully and with the facts in hand.
Money
A warning about rash decisions. Quick opportunities may come up, but think twice before jumping in.
Health and well-being
In a big hurry to do everything. Burn it off with exercise, but don't push your body too hard or skip rest.
As feelings, as a person and as the future
As feelings
They're strongly interested and want to move fast. They can be very direct about what they want.
As a person
Someone decisive, fast and passionate about their ideas, who goes straight ahead even if they lack patience.
As the future
Fast changes or a situation that speeds up. Get ready to move quickly.
Knight of Swords reversed
Rashness, arguments caused by impatience, or lots of rushing with no clear direction.
Reversed, the Knight of Swords is rashness, arguments born of impatience, or a lot of push with no clear direction. It can be someone who speaks before thinking or runs without knowing where to. In love it warns of fights over nothing or relationships moving too fast. At work, hasty decisions or friction from a lack of tact. Before you charge ahead, be very clear about where you're going.
As a yes or no answer
Yes
Yes, and fast. The Knight of Swords races at full speed toward the goal. Just try not to run anyone over on the way.
Do the readingPush forward with confidence, but take a breath before you speak.
Knight of Swords FAQ
Is the Knight of Swords a yes or no card?
It's a yes, and it's coming fast. Just try not to flatten anyone along the way.
What does the Knight of Swords mean as a person?
Someone decisive, direct and quick. Lots of drive, not much patience.
What does the Knight of Swords mean in love?
Passion, intensity, or a relationship that moves fast. Enjoy it while still listening to the other person.