Card 61 • swords

Knight of Swords

Brief Description

The Knight of Swords represents focused determination that excludes all else, including others' feelings. He moves aggressively toward his goals, viewing people as obstacles and showing no respect for weakness. His ruthless blade cuts through opposition in battle, as his quarrelsome heart rarely finds true peace. When not representing a person, this card indicates a time of difficult decisions and the need for change.

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Meaning

The Knight of Swords focuses on his goals, excluding everything else, including the feelings of others. He moves aggressively toward what he wants and may consider other people obstacles in his path. He does not respect the weak—either commanding them by force or demanding they get out of his way. The ruthless blade of his sword cuts down sides in battle, for there is rarely true peace in his quarrelsome heart. If this card does not represent a person, it may indicate a time of difficult decisions and needs for change.

Keywords

ruthless or angry action, cruelty, warrior mentality, enemy advance.

Visual Description

A fully armored knight rides a white horse, sword raised high in his right hand as if charging forward. The horse's mane and the knight's cloak are blown by the wind, and the knight wears a helmet with red-orange wings or plumes. The scene is framed by an ornate blue border and an open sky with streaks of clouds behind them. The foreground shows rolling green hills and sparse trees, and the horse's bridle and harness are detailed in blue and gold.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Giulia F. Massaglia, Barbara Nosenzo (based on Alphonse Mucha)

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