Knight of Swords: Tarot Card Meaning

The Knight of Swords

The Knight of Swords is a Minor Arcana Court Card

Knight of Swords is a Minor Arcana Court Card

  • Element: Fire 🔥 of Air (Masculine) &
    (Air is associated with Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius)
  • Swords: the blade of Intellect, Truth, & Conflict

Knights represent:
๐Ÿง˜๐ŸปPeople: Young adults
(aged from mid teens to early 30’s)
-Situations
โŒšTimeline = Weeks

The Knight of Swords is a strategic fried in need, a figure of authority, morality, intellect, & discipline. He is quick witted, fearless and ready to protect (especially those that cannot protect themselves). He can be viewed as a mentor/teacher.

Upright meaning:

Driven by Determination and Fearlessness, Resourceful when it comes to something in need, Protective over those you value, Authoritative position and moral high ground, Skilled in defense & weaponry

Reverse meaning:

Impatient, Get’s Bored Easily, All talk no show, Unable to get out of a dangerous situation, Loose Morals, Unknown Intentions, Defeat, Abuse of power and/or abusive, self harm and/or sabotage, doesn’t let go of problems, Passive Aggressive traits

Colors on the cardMeaning
Variations of BluePeace, Spirituality, Truth, Compassion, Coldness
RedStimulation, Passion, Energy, Strength, Masculinity
YellowIntuition, Warnings, Power, The color of the Sun, Energy, Endurance, Humility
WhitePurity, Truth, Light, Innocence, Strength, Cleansing

Symbols on the cardMeaning
The swordColdness, higher intellect, or intellect blockage, a tool that can sever bonds & ties.
Red Cape & RibbonEnergy & Urgency, Pursuing Passion & Aggression with a quickness
CloudsClouded Judgement
White HorseFast moving noble pure intentions

ยฉ Magnetic Frequency – Veneiveena MourningBird