Card 61 • swords

Knight of Swords

Brief Description

The Knight of Swords urges forward motion driven by curiosity, exploration, and ambition, celebrating the rewards of inquisitiveness and ongoing learning. It encourages letting the joy of discovery define your place in the world and to be motivated by growth. Reversed, the card warns of arrogance, intrusiveness, and vulnerability, suggesting that loftily held ideals can cast dangerous shadows. This state can make you a conspicuous target for those who would bring you down.

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Upright

Upright Keywords

▲ Curiosity, Exploration, Ambition

Upright Description

Inquisitiveness can be rewarding. The more we learn, the more we grow. Let yourself be driven by the joy of discovery; it defines your place in the world.

Reversed

Reversed Keywords

▼ Arrogance, Intrusiveness, Vulnerability

Reversed Description

It's dangerous to be in the shadow of your own lofty ideals. Flying high makes you a very visible target for those who want to bring you down.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Brenda Ho, Weird Works

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