Knight of Swords

General

The Knight of Swords can represent someone who is aggressive and impulsive, and someone who is quite ambitious and intelligent as well. This can sometimes also indicate that someone is delivering a message to you, or there might be someone entering your life that could be bringing drama and upheaval. In traditional tarot, the Knight of Swords is depicted by a young man on a white horse charging into battle. In the background are storm clouds. The white horse represents purity and intellectual energy, and this is motivating this  rider to charge forward with energy.

Upright

In the upright position, the Knight of Swords is someone who is motivated and determined to achieve their personal goals. This is someone who has a one-track mind when it comes to their goals and is determined to achieve them, the consequences be damned. In love, this could mean that you or your person are decisive and your relationship is moving rather quickly. But the Knight of Swords may be someone who fears intimacy and is easily bored. This person can sometimes offend or hurt their partner through words and actions, especially when they are focused on achieving their goals. In career and finances, this could mean that you or the querent is ambitious and efficient. This is someone who is focused on their career and is someone who gets things done. This person makes financial goals and achieves them.

Reversed

In the reversed position, the Knight of Swords is someone who is impatient and impulsive. This person may be a little directionless and disorganised. There is a recklessness about this person and their disregard for the consequences causes them to be underprepared when trouble comes around. In love, this could mean that you or your person are aggressive or bullying the other. There are intense arguments or someone who is verbally abusing the other. In career and finances, this is someone who is ruthless with their goals, often to the detriment of other people in the workplace. Often this is someone who is unsympathetic and selfish. This person has made some achievements in their field and could be arrogant and pompous.