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Swords · Air

Knight of Swordsas the Present

Knight of Swords tarot card

"Action isn't the question. What you do next is."

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What this card is saying about now

You are at full gallop, and the cape is flying, and the question is whether you know what you're charging toward. The Knight of Swords in the present asks you to use the intensity deliberately — this energy is powerful, but unaimed ambition turns into recklessness fast. Keep the sword raised; know the target.

On the card

A knight riding in full armour, as if scattering his enemies. A prototypical hero of romantic chivalry; he might almost be Galahad, whose sword is swift and sure because he is clean of heart. Swords represent thoughts and knights represent a hero or adventurer. Together the knight of swords represents resistance to lies and injustice. A valiant figure willing to fight for what they believe. They bring you hope in a time of darkness, that truth will prevail and all is not lost.

Upright
ActionAmbitionSpeedCharging Forward

The knight helps us be brave and take immediate action. You are called to take a stand, especially in the written word. Be assertive and forward. In a romantic way, this card can mean someone is being very forward with you (or perhaps you will get a love letter confession soon). The knight can be a little overeager, but they are honest in their actions.

Reversed

You are overly confident (or dealing with someone who is over confident). True confidence comes from a sense of your own ability and knowledge of your own limits. Be honest with your own short comings and do not fear them or over/understate them. Over confidence masks a deep sense of insecurity so beware of an extremely overconfident boss/lover/friend.

Its place in the deck.

Court cardKnight
One of the 16 court cards: a Page, Knight, Queen and King in each suit. A court card often stands for a person in your life, or a side of yourself you are showing right now.
SuitSwords · Air
Swords are the suit of Air: mind and language. A Swords card is always, underneath, about what you think, and the story you keep retelling yourself.
RankThe extremist
The Knight is the extremist: all of the element and none of the brakes.

Where it shows up.

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AirElement
Thoughts, words, and conflict. In tarot: Swords.

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Knight of Swords in the other positions

How this card reads when it shows up in past, present, or future