Knight of Swords
The Knight of Swords embodies swift intellect, decisive action, and bold communication, charging forward with focused urgency beneath a hard moon. It signals clarity of purpose and the momentum to cut through hesitation, turning plans into immediate action. Upright, it brings clarity, decisive action, and courageous pursuit; reversed, it warns of impulsiveness, scattered thinking, and aggression that can lead to collisions and regrets. The mask-like, controlled exterior conceals internal haste, reminding you to temper speed and honor with perspective and a glance to the horizon before advancing.
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Visual Description
A pale, powdered woman in an ornate gold gown sits astride a rearing dark horse, holding a long sword pointed upward. A large full moon fills the night sky behind them while small black bats or birds circle above, and a wide landscape stretches below. The card is bordered with an ornate gold frame and a plaque at the bottom reads 'COUSIN HEDVIG KNIGHT OF PINS'.
Meaning
Moonlit wind whips the rider's gown as she charges across the dusk; steel flashes cold and decisive in her hand. The image smells of ozone and horse sweat, the moon a hard witness to a mind focused on a target, and the horse's motion tastes like urgency. This figure speaks of swift thought, bold communication and the rush to act: plans move from mind to blade, words cut through hesitation, and momentum sweeps obstacles aside. In upright position, this energy brings clarity, decisive action, and courageous pursuit, though it can also be single-minded, brave to the point of bluntness. When reversed, the same speed slides into impulsiveness, scattered thinking, or aggression, where decisions made too fast create collisions and regrets. The mask-like face suggests a controlled exterior that belies internal haste, warning that honor and speed must be balanced with perspective. Let this knight urge you to speak and move with purpose, but to temper the charge with a glance to the horizon before riding on.
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