Tarot Arcana Knight of Swords: Sudden Changes

Description: A young man in armor rushes on a horse, holding his sword forward. There are ragged cumulus clouds in the sky.

The main meanings of the card in the upright position:
1.high intellectual potential;
2.impulsiveness, persistence;
3.too much confidence in success;
4.courage, defense, anger;
5.heated discussions, quarrels, breakup;
6.collapse of projects, plans, termination of cooperation;
7.cooling of enthusiasm;
8.increased criticism and/or self-criticism;
9.heartlessness;
10.haste, rapid movement;
11.unexpected situation, important event;
12.new people;
13.ambition;
14.gallantry;
15.unsuccessful period in personal life;
16.military;
17.destruction, death.

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:
1. «woe from wit», a bad omen;
2.troublemaker;
3.secrecy;
4.hasty words;
5.impulsiveness, quirks, bragging;
6. sudden departure;
7. quarrels, selfishness;
8. bad advice;
9. time to lie low;
10. absent-mindedness;
11. desire to command;
12. instigators;
13. misunderstanding;
14. illness, natural disaster.

Horseman, otherwise Swordsman or Swordsman.

A horseman in armor, with a raised sword, rushes towards an invisible enemy. There is a storm around him: pines bend, scraps of clouds fly across the sky. This is a fighter, a rebel, a crusader. He knows no mercy, attacks first and is not afraid to die: win or die!

The card usually symbolizes a young man at the beginning of his career: he wants to show himself and others what he is capable of. On a personal level, this may be a person who does not know how to adapt to a partner and prefers to aggravate relations.

Often this is a «chess player» who views any situation only as an opportunity to outplay an opponent, and even better — to win a brilliant victory over him. But, alas, a loved one may also end up in the role of an «opponent»...

Nevertheless, in an upright position, this card always indicates high intellectual potential, which can be used for «peaceful» purposes.

Inverted, it can mean «woe from wit» in one form or another, a bad omen.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: A knight in armor, his visor open and his helmet with feathers fluttering in the wind, rides into battle on his horse. Storm clouds are dispersing in the sky, and cypress trees are bending in the distance. His harness is decorated with images of butterflies and birds. Elements: Fire — Air.

EXPLANATION: This card is called «The Lord of the Winds and Breezes» and also «The King of the Spirits of the Air». You are skillful and intelligent, but also prone to impetuosity and stubbornness. In this case, you are eager to find yourself in a new, unknown situation. Apparently, you are too confident in success — you raised your visor and do not expect much resistance. As a rule, this card denotes courage, protection, anger, hostility and war.

REVERSED MEANING: You are a troublemaker and ready to start a fight. You are secretive and do not divulge your plans. There is a person you need to avoid, as they can upset your plans and make you panic.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: This is a time to acknowledge and confront the destructive aspects of your personal life and your relationships. Be patient and wait a little longer before moving on.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying» )

The Knight of Swords is always something cold, sharp, insidious, bringing discord and disputes, capable of poisoning even those areas of life that have served you as a reliable, cozy refuge until now. The cold symbolized by it can, of course, disperse the fog and bring to light everything that has seemed unclear until now; However, most often in this card the element of air turns to us with its negative side. This means the coldness of alienation, heated discussions, sharp and daring conclusions, an evil tongue and caustic irony. Therefore, the Knight of Swords often foretells a quarrel, a break in relations, a furious debate and carefully planned meanness.

WORK: Here it often means a cooling of relations between colleagues, an increase in discord and hostility. This is a period of tension, when we become too picky with others or, conversely, are criticized ourselves. Sometimes such tension is resolved through a cleansing, conflict-resolving conflict. But more often the wounds we inflict and receive are deep and take a long time to heal. This card personifies the «frost» that cracks the most solid foundation. This can mean the collapse of projects, plans and other business endeavors; at the same time, cooperation that promised to be very fruitful ceases. In a «softer» version — the cooling of the initial enthusiasm.

The former passion goes away, castles in the air collapse, and their place is taken by healthy skepticism and sober (self) criticism.

CONSCIOUSNESS: The Knight of Swords signifies a noticeable cooling in relation to former passions, increased criticism or, perhaps, self-criticism. We have finally managed to look at ourselves or the environment «from the outside», and this has caused us irritation and an increased tendency to conflict, which is completely unexpected for us. We are overwhelmed by doubts, and we begin to treat with mockery and contempt those values ​​that were previously most dear to us. Here, these «freezes» can also mean enlightenment, a sober re-evaluation of our previous, too hastily adopted or simply «fashionable» ideas.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In the sphere of personal relationships, this card often turns its most painful side to us. Here it signifies not only a sudden cooling of former warm feelings, but also their transformation into their opposite — anger, hatred or mockery. It shows that even deep feelings can fall victim to dismissive remarks and caustic witticisms when a person, seriously considering himself «fair» and «objective», drags these feelings out of their secluded corner into the light of day, and they beat like a hooked fish, suffocating and dying, which only a completely heartless person can ironically.

Knight in Tarot

A logical continuation of the situation awaits you. New people and new impressions will appear in your life. Approaching events. Restlessness. Energy. Strength. Constructive force. Courage. Propensity for change. Movement. Rapid movement. Action. Haste. Readiness for battle. Energetic young people. Sedate teenagers. Young people from 18 to 25 years old. Active men. Champions. Seekers. A knight in shining armor. A thirst for knowledge. A situation at school, college, or university.

The court (character) cards can mean the following.

• A specific person in your life.
• Your character traits or personality traits.
• Your sense of self-determination or depth of self-knowledge.
• The roles you play on the stage of life.
• Events or situations in the future.
• Seasons.
• Qualities you need to develop to successfully cope with various situations.
• When reversed, the character cards can represent the dark sides of your personality or people who work against you.

The court cards have a dual interpretation. On the one hand, they represent those aspects of your personality that are worth paying attention to in a given situation. On the other hand, the court cards represent other people. They tell about your relationships with them. When many court cards appear in a layout, this indicates that many people are involved as participants in a particular situation.

Knight of Swords Upright

Keywords and phrases: An unexpected situation. An important event related to your thoughts or conflict. New people. Fresh impressions. Active or impulsive actions. Quick decisions. Mental stimulation. Leadership. Ambition. Confidence. Fearlessness. Assertion. Aggressiveness. Decisiveness. Persistent action. New ideas. Power of the mind. Changes in thinking. Professional advice. Analytical skills. Relentlessness. Diversity. Versatility. Mercury energy. Communication. Strength. Use of force. Gallantry. Courage. Straightforwardness. Decisiveness. Protection in difficult times.

Situation and advice:You may be experiencing a conflict situation right now that is making you angry. It will bring chaos into your life, but will be resolved quickly. You should be active and ready to take action at any moment. Swords often denote a period of struggle and competition, when you will have to take quick and decisive measures. You will be protected by a strong and gallant young man who knows how to defend his rights. If you want, you will be able to quickly achieve your goal. Now it is better for you to listen to the voice of reason, and not to the voice of the heart. Be strong and decisive, approach problem solving dispassionately. Sound professional advice will allow you to end failures and get on the path to success. Swords have a complicated relationship with emotions, so the presence of these cards in the layout does not bode well for romantic relationships. The Knight of Swords warns you against impulsiveness and haste.

People: Winners. Leaders. Strong, decisive people who know how to defend their rights. Those who get everything they want. Professional consultants. Smart young people. Lawyers. Those who work in the law enforcement system. Engineers. People who communicate a lot by the nature of their profession. People engaged in intellectual work. Economists. People whose work is connected with technology. Authoritative, aggressive, dominant and impatient people. Strong, reliable and gallant in all respects young people who are ready to help Intellectuals. Those who draw you into conflict. Those who are successful in business, but at the same time can be ruthless and selfish in achieving their goals. Insincere people, absorbed only in themselves. Smart and lively people. Those whose mind dominates emotions.

Knight of Swords in Reversed Position

Keywords and Phrases: Upset. Hasty words. Cruel behavior. Whims. Boasting. Bad opinion. Impulsiveness. Hasty. Hasty actions. Sudden disappearance. Sudden departure. Prejudice. Quarrels. Selfishness. Impatience. Bad advice. Haste. Pressure. Bossy. Fanaticism. Malice. Confrontation. Disagreement. Moving too fast. Scattered thinking. Stupid behavior. Lack of concentration. Unsolicited and unnecessary advice. Extravagance. Sarcasm. Cunning. Deceit. Belligerence. Cruelty. Excuses. Time to lie low. When the going gets tough, I keep going. Catching flies with vinegar instead of honey.

Situation and advice: Now is not the best time to start a new project. Someone is actively opposing you and upsetting all your plans. Sarcastic statements alienate others even more from you. A situation may suddenly cease to exist. A person who means a lot to you may suddenly disappear from your life. Your thoughts may be scattered and you cannot concentrate. You need to be patient, otherwise you will certainly quarrel with someone. Someone is trying to provoke you, guided by their own selfish motives, but it may also be that your desire to command is creating problems for you. The beliefs of the reversed Knight of Swords may acquire a self-sufficient and aggressive character. He may become cruel, unfair and rude — in thoughts, words or actions. As for the event, it may be an unexpected departure.

People: Powerful people. Fanatics. Dictators. Those who think only of themselves and do not take into account the feelings of others. People who suddenly disappear. People who create problems. Aggressive young people. Unbalanced, immature people. Enemies. Instigators. Gossips. Those who oppose you and upset your plans. Know-it-alls. Stubborn, belligerent, disrespectful and quarrelsome young people. Cunning people who do everything stealthily. Absent-minded people. Cruel people.

The meaning and inner sense of the Knight of Swords Arcana

Interpretation in the upright position:

• Military, Armed, Bearing weapons, Fencing teacher, Duelist.
• Soldier of any regiment and any kind of weapon, Fighting, Enemy.
• Dispute, War, Battle, Fight, Duel.
• Attack (attack), Defense, Resistance, Destruction, Ruin, Overthrow.
• Hostile, Hatred, Anger, Spite.
• Courage, Boldness, Courage.
• Companion, Scholar.

Others meanings of the knight of swords tarot in the upright position:

• indication of a soldier, military, intelligent and ambitious, cruel and ruthless to enemies
• strong personality, despotism, conflict
• mastery, courage, protection, resistance, anger, upcoming feat

The Knight of Swords Tarot represents a strong, strong-willed personality. Combining complete commitment to his cause with a sharp mind, he is self-confident and despotic: an influential friend, but a formidable opponent. Regarding situations, the card speaks of the approach of a conflict, which, despite initial failures, will end in triumph for the Client, especially if decisive constructive measures are taken immediately.

A treacherous young man. A false friend. A cunning and courageous person, actively acting in his own interests. The Knight of Swords tarot is ready to crush anyone who stands in his way.

He has all the qualities of a leader and is able to persuade others to follow him (willingly or not), which makes him even more dangerous to those he has chosen as his enemies.

Note that he is even more dangerous because even the Questioner admires his personality. It is better if you resist him, if possible, than follow him; his followers do not benefit more than his enemies. If the Knight of Swords Tarot card does not represent a specific personality, it foretells conflict, opposition and, possibly, destruction and death.

Reversed meaning:

• Misunderstanding, Incompetence, Stupidity, Folly, Dullness, Carelessness, Impudence, Folly, Ridiculous position, Simplicity.
• Fraud, Roguery, Cheating, Industry.

Other meanings of the reversed Knight of Swords tarot:

• aggression, blunder, faceless forces, wasteful folly, rashness, bad leadership
• a stupid or vain person (or a warning against stupidity and vanity)
• imprudence, incompetence, fighting with a rival (for ladies)
• Look back again; you have an influential and dangerous enemy or an explosive situation.

The Knight of Swords Tarot card with the wrong orientation speaks of the Knight's inherent personality of aggression, intolerance and stubbornness. With these qualities, he is able to aggravate situations where tact and diplomacy are required. In addition, the card represents some force that can actually cause harm: illness, a natural disaster or an accident.

Inner meaning

The Knight of Swords Tarot is a young man who has the characteristics of his symbolic parents, selfish, cruel, treacherous and pursuing his own goals. Because of his youth, it seems that he does not have the strength and ability to cause harm. But within his own sphere of influence, he is capable of causing harm, as he is able to rely on others who will help to cause even greater harm (or avoid the consequences of their actions).

This is a person testing his ability to become a King or Queen; he is even less scrupulous and more cruel. A spy, an enemy, a traitor; a person who will humiliate or insult the Questioner.

If the Knight of Swords tarot card does not represent a specific personality, then it warns of hostility and confrontation. If the neighboring cards in the layout are negative, then the Knight of Swords warns of destruction or death.

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