Knight of Swords, Rider-Waite-Smith

Minor Arcana · Swords · Air

Knight of Swords meaning

ambition · speed · frankness

Upright

You charge toward your goal with clear ideas and a sharp tongue.

Reversed

Haste, verbal aggression.

Correspondences

Astrology
♊Gemini
Element
Air
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The galloping horse
haste
Trees bent by the wind
a force that sweeps everything away
The brandished sword
the charge

Upright

Reversed

swift action, ambition, directness, determination

General

impulsiveness, aggression, recklessness

direct declaration

Love

impulsiveness, harsh words

ambition, efficiency

Career

haste, conflict

quick decisions

Finances

poorly judged risk

determination, urgency

Feelings

anger, frustration

act fast, charge ahead

Actions

slow down, think

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