Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meanings and Combinations

Picture of Knight of Swords card from Easy Tarot kit

Suit Element:
Air, analytical thought and intellect. Suit of challenges.

Keywords and Phrases:
Hectic pace, swift rush of events.

Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meanings

Some readers use the Knights to represent adolescence, although in predictive reading I find it’s easier to focus upon the Pages as minors, then Kings and Queens as mature adults.

As a situation the Knight of Swords represents the fearless knight, bold and courageous he comes rushing in but with such speed it holds quite a frantic quality, as though everyone else hasn’t quite caught up yet. Whatever lands, it will feel as though everyone wants everything by yesterday and will require some quick-thinking. With the Knight of Swords the situation will sweep in like a whirling tornado of air energy, so have your running shoes on standby!

For those that read the Courts as facets of character, the Knight of Swords is decisive and assertive with a swift mind, courageous, bold and fearless, but can be slightly headstrong.

Knight of Swords Tarot Card Combinations:

The Knight of Swords is very helpful to show things happening at great speed or with a sense of urgency, so once it lands matters will really pick up pace. Positioning is important with this one so watch what precedes to show what is suddenly going to take off - the card following should show if this will bring a positive result.

You'll find more information to help you in Easy Tarot: Learn to Read the Cards Once and For All! book and card set. Available from bookshops and online:
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Material provided here is in addition and complementary to the kit. Copyrighted material displayed with permission of Llewellyn Please see my notes regarding combinations and reversals on the main index page.

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