Upright Keywords:
Big changes/ opportunities, Seize the moment, Jump in, arrival/departure, Assertive, Direct, Honest, Quick-wit, Talkative, impatient, Impulsive, Intellectual, Daring, Rebellious, Brave, Courageous, Focused, Single-minded, Perfectionist, Ambitious, Risk-taker, Forward-thinking, Champion, Hero, Soldier, Go against the flow, Leader
Reversed Keywords:
Missed opportunities, Out of your depth, Out of control, Left behind, Rude, Tactless, Hurtful, Sarcastic, Insincere, Forceful, Bully, Aggressive, Vicious, Dangerous, Know it all, Follower, Go with the flow, Unfocused, Coward, Criminal, Self-obsessed, Arrogant, Leading others to danger, Heading for a fall, Inferiority complex
Upright Meaning
In a general context, the Knight of Swords is a change card, it tells you that a big change is coming, one you have been awaiting for quite some time and you better be ready to roll with it when it does. It’s time to jump in and seize the moment! This is a Minor Arcana card of being assertive, direct, honest, quick witted and intellectual. It signifies being dashing, daring, brave, courageous or rebellious. It also represents being talkative, ambitious, forward thinking, focused and single-minded when it appears in your Tarot spread. When this card appears in your Tarot reading, it can indicate that you go against the flow and have great leadership qualities and that you are a perfectionist and a risk taker. If representing a person, the Knight of Swords is an adult (20-35 years of age and usually male) who has a strong personality, is quick-witted, a fast talker, intelligent, daring and rebellious. He may be an air sign such as Aquarius, Gemini or Libra. The knight is assertive and rational but can be impatient and impulsive. He has a very direct manner and this can sometimes make him seems a little insensitive. However, he is also exciting and adventurous which draws people to him. Champions, heroes and warriors charging into battle are signified by this card and as such, it can represent a soldier or someone in the military.
Reversed Meaning
In a general context, the Knight of Swords reversed can indicate that a big change or opportunity that you have been awaiting for quite some has come your way but you are failing recognise or seize it. It may be that you are not ready to jump on or that you are out of your depth. Whatever the case, this card tells you that if you miss this opportunity you will get left behind. This Minor Arcana card can also represent being out of control, leading others to trouble or danger and heading for a fall. It can signify being insincere, self-obsessed, rude, tactless, hurtful, sarcastic or cynical so remember to be mindful of the words you use and their effects on others when this card appears in your Tarot reading. It can also signify going with the flow and being a sheep or a follower, mindlessly following the crowd. The Knight of Swords reversed may also suggest that you or someone around you is acting superior, being a know it all or has inferiority complex when it appears. As a person, the Knight of Swords reversed is an adult (20-35 years of age and usually male) who may be overly cocky and impulsive to the point of putting others in jeopardy. He may be an air sign such as Aquarius, Gemini or Libra. This card can indicate a person who is not the most intelligent or communicative. However it can also indicate someone who is a quick thinker and fast talker but uses those strengths in the wrong way. He might talk you into trouble. He rushes into things head first without thinking and can put himself and others in danger as a result. In the extreme negative, he can be arrogant, aggressive, illogical and intimidating. The Knight of Swords reversed can also signify a bully, a criminal or someone who is vicious or dangerous.