The Knight of Swords card talks about incoming messages, ideas and intellectual pursuits.
The Knight of Swords card is representative of swift, incoming intellectual messages.
Element: Air (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius).
The Ten of Swords is ruled by the planet Mercury.
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Energetic, directness, ambitious. Message of idea(s). | Arrogance. Scattered energy. Going full speed ahead without a plan. Intellectual immaturity. |
| (Yes/No?): Yes or No (Inconclusive) | (Yes/No?): Yes or No (Inconclusive) |
The overall energy of this card is swift, energetic and bringing a message.
This card represents ideas, thoughts, and beliefs.
It can represent news of plans to come, or incoming truths.
It is neither a positive nor negative card.
What Do Knights Mean In Tarot?
In tarot, all four knights in the Minor Arcana are on a mission.
They are fast moving, young and energetic energy.
Knight of Swords Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck, The Knight of Swords card depicts a young Knight in full armor.
He is on a white horse, bearing a sword in one hand and riding at full speed.
The sky appears to be windy, as the trees are swaying wildly.
He is clearly on a mission, as he is extremely quick moving.
Tip in a reading: When pulling this card, be aware of the overall energy, as well as the surrounding cards to interpret this card.