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Knight of Swords, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Knight of Swords as feelings

This person is direct and passionate, but may move too quickly.

  • ambition
  • haste
  • directness

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

This person is direct and passionate, but may move too quickly. Their feelings come out forcefully, and they may not listen. They want to act.

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▼Reversed

This person is careless or inconsistent with their feelings. They may be impulsive, or stuck thinking. Their words may not match their actions.

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Advice

Act with focus, but listen as you go. Keep your drive and soften your words.

Reversed: Stop and check the details. Do not push on out of pride, and consider whether you are overthinking.

A question to reflect on

Who am I rushing past in my hurry to be right?

Reversed: What would I notice if I paused before acting?

Knight of Swords: common questions

What does Knight of Swords mean as feelings?

This person is direct and passionate, but may move too quickly. Their feelings come out forcefully, and they may not listen. They want to act.

What does Knight of Swords reversed mean as feelings?

This person is careless or inconsistent with their feelings. They may be impulsive, or stuck thinking. Their words may not match their actions.

What advice does Knight of Swords give?

Act with focus, but listen as you go. Keep your drive and soften your words.

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