Knight of Swords

Swords, court card

Keywords

• swift action
• directness
• urgency
• ambition
• cutting through

Upright meaning

Swift action, directness, urgency, ambition, cutting through.

Reversed meaning

Aggression, recklessness, bluntness that does damage.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The fastest rider in the deck, straight into the wind.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Knight is action and movement: a person or energy rushing in the suit's direction, sometimes too fast.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Three of Swords, Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Six of Swords, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Queen of Swords, King of Swords.