Knight of Swords
Knight of Swords
Driven, direct energy propels you forward. Act decisively, with thought.
Love Direct communication and passion.
Work Take bold, focused action.
Money Act quickly on well-researched opportunities.
Wellbeing Channel energy into action, and pace it.
Growth You are learning to pair speed with wisdom.
Rushing may cause mistakes. Slow down.
Love Sharp words may wound. Soften your approach.
Work Avoid acting before thinking.
Money Avoid impulsive moves.
Wellbeing Rest before you burn out.
Growth Patience is also strength.
Symbols in the glass
- Charging horse speed and determination
- Raised sword direct action and ambition
- Bending trees force of will
- Storm clouds urgency
A knight charges at full speed on a white horse, sword raised high. Clouds and trees bend in a strong wind.
Deeper lore
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- 20° Taurus to 20° Gemini (approx 11 May to 10 Jun)
- Court element
- Fire of Air
- Golden Dawn title
- Lord of the Winds and the Breezes, King of the Spirits of Air
- Number
- Knight, the mover of Air: swift thought driven into direct action.
- Names
- Knight of Swords · Cavalier d'Épées · 宝剑骑士
Waite, 1911
Waite: "skill, bravery, capacity, defence, address, enmity, wrath ... opposition, resistance". Reversed: "imprudence, incapacity, extravagance".
Where do you need to act boldly, and where do you need to pause?
Ask Iris about this cardFor reflection and entertainment. Meanings follow the Smith-Waite tradition.