Minor Arcana · Swords
Knight of Swords
Element · airthought, conflict, clarity
Headlong intellect — speed of thought, action driven by idea.
The image
A knight charges at full gallop, sword raised against a turbulent sky.
Knight of Swords upright meaning
Upright, the Knight of Swords points to bold action, decisiveness, speed, drive.
- bold action
- decisiveness
- speed
- drive
Knight of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, the Knight of Swords leans toward recklessness, burnout, blunt force.
- recklessness
- burnout
- blunt force
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Knight of Swords tarot card mean?
- Headlong intellect — speed of thought, action driven by idea.
- What does the Knight of Swords mean upright?
- Upright, the Knight of Swords points to bold action, decisiveness, speed, drive.
- What does the Knight of Swords mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Knight of Swords leans toward recklessness, burnout, blunt force.