In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The Knight of Swords and its meanings. What does the Knight of Swords mean in the Tarot? What does the Knight of Swords card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the Knight of Swords card mean upside down or reversed?
The Knight of Swords in the Tarot
The Knight of Swords and its messages in the tarot reading
The Knight of Swords is speed and decisiveness, with an apparent disregard for the dangers and difficulties that may lie ahead.
Graphic description of the card
- The Knight of Swords shows a young man in his armor, riding a powerful white horse, thrown into speed as if in battle.
- The white color of the horse symbolizes the purity of the intellectual energy that motivates the rider.
- The sky behind him is filled with storm clouds and the trees are shaken violently by the wind. The horse’s harness is decorated with images of butterflies and birds, and the knight’s cape is red, representing his powerful energy and violence.
- The foot ends in the shape of a bird’s claw, signaling that he can cling very well to his target. Everything about him is drive and decisiveness, with an apparent disregard for the dangers and difficulties he may encounter later on.
What does the Knight of Swords mean in the Tarot?
The Knight of Swords right side up, General Meaning: In the tarot deck, only the knights of clubs and swords have their horses in motion, thrown in speed, indicating concrete action, determination, courage and great enthusiasm.
In the case of our knight, the swords always represent the intellectual world, it is the action through thought, logical and rational at times and devoid of these skills in other circumstances.
In this case, the card represents in a general way an enormous energy flowing through your life but that may cause you problems if it is not correctly focused.
Many times, when an idea dominates our mind, we become so obsessed with it that we can only rush forward without warning of the dangers or consequences that may result from our actions.
It is the typical situation when you go all out and there is nothing that can stop you, neither your mind and its warnings, nor those of others. You think of nothing but going forward and this is not a bad thing in certain circumstances, although here you are asked to balance that overflowing energy with a bit of responsibility.
If we look from the positive side, no doubt you can go far and get any result product of the great determination you have, that strong ambition to achieve your goal and a strength that never seems to diminish to achieve what you have proposed.
However, from its negative side, you must take into account and consider if so much energy is not actually the product of a blind attitude and that you have not measured or calculated in the least what you expect later or the consequences that could result, and it will not be good to face it when you have arrived there with so little foresight and preparation.
You should know at all times that every action generates a reaction and that there is always a consequence. If it is the one you were looking for, it will be perfect, but if you do not have a minimum foresight, an alternative plan, a tangent, the blow could well be hard for you if things do not turn out as you expected and imagined.
Something important to note here is that there may be disinterest, omission and perhaps even neglect to understand the environment and fundamentally the needs of others. There is some selfishness associated with this gentleman and in a way, selfish behavior is not all bad.
Sometimes we need to be ourselves, regardless of what others want or desire, but if you go through the world running over everyone or disregarding anyone around you, this behavior will sooner or later get you into trouble.
But back to its most positive and remarkable part, which by the way this card is, the Knight of swords generally and as a fundamental message will tell us that if you are launched after an idea or a project, in no way should you stop. It would be a mistake at this time to waste that enormous energy that mobilizes you, as well as your enthusiasm and courage to go for it.
You have an inspiration now and that determination will make you able to face any kind of challenge, obstacle or challenge that stands in your way, between you and success. Your attitude is defiant, you have no fear and nothing seems to daunt you, your concentration is optimal and your commitment to your plan is at an all-time high.
So, you should undoubtedly take the plunge, regardless of whether the result is a success or a mistake, but you should keep in mind to avoid going the shortest or easiest way, since in your impatience you may have a tendency to do so. This is sometimes positive, shortening paths and closing the gap, but it does not always guarantee a good result.
It is also very important to have people by your side who support what you do or try to do, they will be a valuable help towards your goal, and you must be very aware that without the support of others, it may be a bad idea what you want to do.
In this case, given the Knight’s haste, the others act as a balance to compensate and are a faithful gauge of whether you are right or wrong. Your haste and speed may make it difficult to see the big picture, so others are there to help you look. Take their opinion, suggestions and viewpoints into account.
Finally, whether the gentleman is talking about you or someone else around you, there is no doubt that he is someone intellectual, with a taste for debate and discussion of ideas. “People understand each other by talking” is a common motto and does not escape discussions and different approaches.
You surely need to understand the world from this intellectual perspective, to give it a form, a content, an argumentative explanation. You don’t just get up to exist, you need explanations, you ask questions and want answers, you look for the fundamentals, the functioning of all things, for this is your way of understanding existence.
What does the Knight of Swords card mean in love?
Regarding love. This knight arrives as a messenger of good news, either because you are in a relationship and things are improving in every aspect, or if you are estranged and you give each other another chance to start over again.
Relationships are now deeper and more satisfactory, everything is discussed and analyzed, solutions, agreements and good times of calm and peace are reached. Also the couple recovers energy, there are new projects, activities, a lot of movement, leaving the house a lot, trips or walks.
If you are lonely, love is about to enter your life, it is very important that you do not sit and wait but go out to look for him, but it is a fact that Cupid will appear with his arrow in your life from one moment to another. There is much seduction and intellectual magnetism here, far beyond the physical, your charm now goes through your ideas, your thinking, which is seductive and irresistible.
What does the Knight of Swords card mean at work?
In the field of work. These intellectual characteristics mean that you are likely to be a person skilled in public speaking, in expressing ideas, in motivating others, in forming groups and work teams.
It is a good omen for work, especially if you are looking for a job or wanting to start a business on your own. Like any gentleman, it is a bearer of news, positive in this case. Most likely a job you have been waiting for will materialize very soon.
If you already have a job, it is time to start showing off and getting things done, this will be given by your intellectual capacity, which will be highly appreciated and valued. It is possible that you will distinguish yourself from the rest and stand out above the rest.
What does the Knight of Swords card mean for money and finances?
In money matters. The Knight of Swords means that good news is about to arrive at your door, whether it is the completion of a successful business deal, the expected dividend from an operation, the opening of a new store, a permit you are waiting for, or even a favorable legal ruling for you financially. There are even possibilities that you receive money that you did not expect or was not in your plans, by any means.
Anything that involves investments looks good. Your intellectual analysis is accurate and favorable now, you will hardly make a mistake in judging whether something is good business or not, if it is timely or not, if it is convenient to do it or not, because practically the conclusion you reach will be right and one way or another you will gain with the result.
Keep in mind here to avoid going the shortest way, taking shortcuts that seem very convenient but in the long run the final result will be poor, for example: You could take cheap labor to manufacture a product and this will give you quick results, but the quality of the product will be objectionable in the long run. Do things the right way, without rushing or wanting to take the world by storm.
What does the Knight of Swords card mean for health?
As far as health is concerned. Health should be going through a very good time. If you are awaiting results or undergoing treatment of some kind, the news coming in is very positive and encouraging. It is a good time to face those postponed therapies or to have check-ups that have been delayed, because everything indicates that things will go very well.
It is a time of great physical and mental energy and this should be used in a healing way, it is ideal to get rid of worries and stress. This strength and positive attitude should be used to heal, not to run full speed after things, so it is advisable to slow down and calm down.
What does the Knight of Swords mean spiritually?
In the field of spirituality. The Knight of Swords points to a need for silence and for finding space to deepen your understanding. It is difficult to increase your spirituality if you are running like a runaway horse. You need to quiet the mind to find your sweet spot for reflection.
Reflecting is something you know how to do because you have the intellectual qualities, but on a spiritual level you now need to feel more than think. Use thought to feel emotions, understand the world and understand yourself from an emotional rather than a rational position.
What does the Knight of Swords card upside down or reversed mean?
The Knight of Swords in Reverse Position, General meaning: All the immense energy available to the Knight of Swords to go forward is misused and wasted.
There is a general lack of sense and he seems to be moving erratically, making not only hasty but also wrong decisions, and possibly harming others in his sweeping career.
The Knight, like all court figures in the tarot, can speak directly about you, as of another person present in your environment.
Surely your intellect, something primordial in the suit of swords, is at this time diffuse and conflicting, you have many different ideas and you seem to want to follow them all, but without much analysis about what is the most convenient or the best move you can make.
Your disorganization is capital and it is not possible to predict what you will do next. In addition, there is a great trait of impertinence in your ways and manners now, which affects your relationship with others. You have an overflowing energy, but instead of this infecting and inspiring others, it has the opposite effect and people tend to walk away.
If the card refers to a third person, you should act in the same way: stay away from all that overwhelming fury because it may not be good for you to get involved with them.
The great oratory, the ease of communication and a certain magnetic charm of this gentleman of swords make it difficult to resist his actions, but you should not be tempted by his heated ideas and all the whirlwind he displays!
Something very important that this card points out is that whatever you are doing or facing at this moment, you must do it alone, for it is a necessary experience that will help in your life. It is an apprenticeship that you have in front of you and you must undergo it alone, as a vital test for you, whose importance and result surely you do not see now but will be very evident later, when you have gone through it.
You are always searching, because it is part of your spirit, to have freedom and independence, these are high values for you, but to conquer them you must face situations in a personal way, face to face, you and things, because this will give you an incredible maturity.
The knight can well illustrate a tumultuous teenager who seeks his place, his truth, who wants his independence and the family, the parents, must allow him to make mistakes along the way so that his spirit is tempered and his personality is forged, since it is based on mistakes that we learn and improve.
Undoubtedly the card asks you to slow down. Not only to make your health better, but also so that you can recover your intellect, which you always show off and show off, making it centered again, reasonable and logical. Focus on one thing at a time instead of having so much dispersion, it is the only way to solve things, one by one and step by step.
In other aspects, the card can be a clear warning for you to be on guard, taking precautions: someone may appear in your life now who “is not what he says he is”, he is not what he seems, especially if he is a new person you have just met.
They are almost certainly not reliable, and although we are not talking about a thief in the classic sense, it could be someone who “steals” your energy, your dynamism, who drains you energetically or spiritually.
It is also a card that announces delays or delays in travel, so if you are planning or waiting to make one, perhaps there are unforeseen events that delay it.
Finally, you have to be careful at this time with personal and private information. Not only watch what you say and to whom, but also take precautions with your emails, passwords, internet data, accounts and other personal information that may now be exposed, as there is a chance that it may be lost, stolen or misused. There is no need to be paranoid, but take the proper precautions and handle it all with care.
What does the Knight of Swords card reversed mean in love?
In the realm of love, The reversed Knight of Swords indicates that it is a time of many arguments, violent at times, but they seem pointless. You argue about big issues as well as trifles, and there seems to be no end to the climate of discord.
This may be because of you, but also because of your partner, or even both of you. You are out of control, you have lost your priorities and you are visibly upset, but this annoyance is deep down with yourself, not with each other. Things are not working out at the moment in any area of your life and you channel it by blaming it on your partner.
It’s time to turn down the noise and especially to think before you speak. “Biting your tongue” before opening your mouth is now vital so that you don’t keep creating more problems.
It is not a letter of separations or incompatible love, it is a letter about a time when things are not working out and you are dissatisfied and above all, very angry.
If you are lonely and looking for love, be careful with the opportunities that appear, because they can be false and misleading, not everything that glitters is gold and possibly appear people who will be much ado about nothing.
Do not trust promises or sweet words for the moment. This is not for you to reject everyone, but to keep a watchful eye and look behind appearances.
What does the Knight of Swords card reversed mean at work?
In the field of work. When the Knight of Swords is inverted, there may be conflicting situations, especially theft of data or ideas. It’s not for you to distrust everyone, but keep a watchful eye, as there is a chance that someone could get hold of your work or ideas, take credit for them and literally take them out of your hands.
Be careful to save the information, make backup copies, keep papers and invoices, written documentation, to prove that you are right or that the work was really your merit.
It is also possible that you are blamed for something that you did not commit, if this happens, defend yourself with solid evidence.
If you are unemployed, it is advisable that you do not spread yourself too thin by looking for many things at the same time, because it will be in vain. Make a list of what kinds of jobs you could do well and focus on them, and look around.
However, if any favorable opportunity presents itself, even if it is not your domain, take it. Better a bird in the hand, you’ll see later on change your activity.
What does the Knight of Swords card reversed mean for money and finances?
As far as money is concerned. The reversed Knight of Swords indicates that there is a risk of being swindled and cheated. They are robberies of course, but not at gunpoint, but by deception.
You may be tempted by money or business opportunities that seem easy and quick, so think twice and analyze everything very well, very logically, if you are presented with opportunities that seem like the big deal you’ve always been waiting for.
There is also a risk of making bad decisions, making bad investments or wasting money, so caution should be your north now, and maybe it is not really the best time for you to make investments, expenses, move your company, open a branch, a new location or set up a business on your own.
What does the Knight of Swords card reversed in health mean?
As far as health is concerned. The reversed Knight of Swords asks you to urgently slow down, as the high levels of stress you possess will only increase if you continue with this crazy pace.
The general tone of the card about scams or swindles, also applies here and you could be the victim of some treatment you do not need or an intervention that is not necessary, therefore, ask for other opinions or make other consultations.
There can also be mistakes and confusions, the doctor could give you a wrong diagnosis and even if they seem very sure of it, they would be in error. It is a possibility with this card.
Finally, lower your aggressive tone, your anger, as your health suffers greatly when you subject yourself to this negative state.
What does the Knight of Swords card reversed mean spiritually?
In the order of spirituality. This Knight asks you to begin to evaluate the spiritual information you are receiving very carefully, regardless of its source. It is easy to become confused or misled now. Give yourself time and space to absorb new information.
It is vital that you quiet your head and your emotions. As a sword card you are a strong thinking, rational person, but now you should try to delve a little deeper into your emotional and spiritual side.
Try meditating or doing exercises such as yoga, which will put you in center very quickly and will do you good in these hectic times you are living.
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