Knight of Swords
The Knight of Swords represents a bold, assertive warrior energy embodied by Hang Tuah: intelligent, daring, and willing to use unconventional tactics. This card emphasizes intellect, bravery, confidence, and action-orientation in pursuit of goals. It also highlights loyalty and a rebellious, combative spirit that champions causes fiercely. In reverse, the energy can become abrasive or conflicted, manifesting as rudeness, bullying, an inferiority complex, or passivity, warning against misdirected force or inaction.
Keywords
Header
Knight of Swords
Character
HANG TUAH
Origin
Malaysia, Malaysian legend
Description
The Knight of Swords is a strong and assertive warrior. Hang Tuah—an intelligent soldier—is unafraid of leaping into battle and employing unconventional techniques to win. He is rebellious, loyal, and a fierce champion.
Upright
Intellect, bravery, confidence, being action-oriented
Reverse
Rudeness, bullying, an inferiority complex, passivity
Visual Description
A mounted knight rides a rearing white horse across a streaked blue sky. The rider wears yellow clothing with a patterned green sash and a decorative headband, and grasps a long sword in his right hand. The horse is richly harnessed with red and green tassels and floral ornaments, and below them are red-roofed buildings and dark green foliage. At the card bottom the words "Knight of Swords" appear and a small artist signature is visible.
Tarot of the Divine
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