Knight of Swords
The Knight of Swords signals a sudden, problematic situation requiring quick, decisive action and a sharp reaction to challenges. It can bring rapidly changing, tense, and stressful circumstances driven by self-righteousness or power that causes discord and upsets the natural course of events. As advice, it urges immediate action rather than prolonged thinking or strategic planning but warns to fully consider choices before taking sides to avoid negative impressions. Reversed, the card points to recklessness, impulsive or irrational behavior, inability to take a firm position, or fear of consequences that thwarts action. The quick answer is affirmative if one acts swiftly.
Keywords
Upright
A sudden, problematic situation demands quick, decisive action. Sharp reaction to the challenge. Quickly changing, tense and stressful situation. Very self-righteous. Power that brings discord and destroys the natural course of events.
Card's advice
There is no time for thinking and strategic planning. It's time for decisive action.
The warning
Before you take sides, fully consider your choice. Sudden actions will portray you in a negative light.
Reverse
Reckless, impulsive. Stupid, irrational or absurd behavior. Inability to take a firm position, mental wandering. Unfortunate trip. Wanting to take action but fearing the consequences.
Quick Answer
Yes, if you hurry up.
Visual Description
A mounted knight in armor sits astride a rearing white horse, holding a raised sword point-first as if charging. He wears a plumed helmet and a flowing red cloak that billows behind him, and small birds fly around the scene. The ground below shows sparse trees and open landscape, and a ribboned banner at the bottom bears a title in Cyrillic. The composition focuses on movement and forward momentum.
Old Style tarot
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