Card 61 • swords

Knight of Swords

Brief Description

Knight of Swords signals swift action, ambition, and a resolute drive toward new ventures, symbolized by the peregrine falcon's speed and focus. It encourages assertive communication and decisive movement but warns against rushing so fast that you overlook obstacles. When balanced, this card brings determination and effective pursuit of goals; when extreme or reversed, it can manifest as chaos, arrogance, impatience, or rash decisions. Use its energy deliberately: harness momentum while pausing to assess risks before charging forward.

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Card Name

Knight of Swords

Animal

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Meaning

You are strong, driven and ambitious, and perhaps embarking on new ventures. However, do not do so in haste, where you are so focused on your goals that you are blind to obstacles.

Keywords

Action, ambition, determination, communication, haste, rebellion

Reversed Keywords

Chaos, arrogance, impatience, impulse, rash decisions

Visual Description

A peregrine falcon swoops across a stormy grey sky with wings partially spread and talons extended. The bird's dark hooded head, hooked beak and yellow eye ring are clearly visible. Above and slightly behind the falcon floats a small ornate sword with a gold hilt. The image is framed by a narrow white border and the title 'Knight of Swords' appears at the bottom.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Megan Wyreweden

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