Minor arcana · Swords (Air)
Knight of Swords
Haste, ambition and a head-on charge.
- Keywords
- Ambition · Haste · Assertiveness · Quick thinking · Impulse
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Air
AdviceGo ahead, but listen before you charge.
What it means
A knight charges at a gallop into the wind, sword held high. The Knight of Swords is quick, determined action, the fast mind that goes straight to the point. He has courage and arguments, but he can run others over with too much haste and bluntness.
In love
Someone direct and impatient, or a relationship that rushes ahead without thinking.
At work and with money
Quick decisions and assertiveness. Do not walk over the people around you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Swords mean in tarot?
Haste, ambition and a head-on charge. Go ahead, but listen before you charge.
What does Knight of Swords mean in love?
Someone direct and impatient, or a relationship that rushes ahead without thinking.
What does Knight of Swords mean for work?
Quick decisions and assertiveness. Do not walk over the people around you.
Is Knight of Swords a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Knight of Swords usually says yes. Haste, ambition and a head-on charge.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Swords
Ace of SwordsTwo of SwordsThree of SwordsFour of SwordsFive of SwordsSix of SwordsSeven of SwordsEight of SwordsNine of SwordsTen of SwordsPage of SwordsQueen of SwordsKing of Swords