Knight of Swords
The Knight of Swords represents quick thinking, determination, and ambitious drive to achieve goals. However, this energy can become impulsive, scattered, and reckless without careful planning and forethought. It highlights the need to balance action with intellect and passion with focus.
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Positive Aspects
At her best, the Knight of Swords thinks quickly, she is driven to succeed, and is focused on active ways of achieving her goals and ambitions. She harnesses the currents of the Swords' air energy, symbolized by the wind sweeping across the landscape and billowing her cloak and hair, and uses them to carry her to her destination. She is sharp, bold, and lets nothing stand in her way. Hers is the kind of energy that sends her diving into a situation with both feet, which can be very helpful in overcoming obstacles and difficulties in the pursuit of our needs and desires. However, it can also be extremely hazardous.
Negative Aspects
At her worst, the Knight of Swords is impulsive, restless, scattered and reckless. She is all energy without thought or plan of action. This can lead to stumbling into danger without adequate preparation, to driving that horse head over heels right when an unexpected challenge rises up out of nowhere. Sometimes, motivation alone is not enough; we need careful consideration, an awareness of consequences, and planning to help us achieve our aims. The knight brandishes her Sword—a potent reminder of the intellectual force of the suit, which must be wielded with care and precision. Action must be supported by forethought, impulsivity tempered by focus, and passion harnessed by intellect.
Fun Fact
If you’re familiar with Florence Welch’s 2012 Vogue shoot, you will recognize the visual inspiration for this card.
Fyodor Pavlov tarot
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