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Knight of Swords
Card "Knight of Swords" Credit: Tarot Rider-Waite

XII Knight of Swords

The Knight of Swords means that someone can suddenly and impulsively appear in the situation at hand or in your life at the moment. You must be very careful, as this person may have intentions that are not very clear. They may act manipulatively or say something to deviate you from the truth.

The card suggests some kind of reckless action, the kind that does not think about the consequences of their actions. His sword is fast, and when it enters your life, there is nothing to do but stand firm, believing in your strength to overcome whatever obstacles it brings.

Use your wits to overcome such an influence or person and wield the power of truth. You can win any challenge if you are thinking clearly. If the card is representing you, it can warn against pretentious and arrogant attitudes on your part.

A little more about Knight of Swords...

The Knight of Swords symbolizes events that happen suddenly, situations that are often beyond our control. In the card, we see a young knight in his armor. The sky behind him is full of clouds and the trees are blown violently by the wind. He rides a white horse, which usually symbolizes the purity of energy that motivates the knight. He seems to ride impulsively into battle, heedless of the dangers he might encounter.

The symbolism is that the Knight may be bringing a strange or unpleasant message. He enters the situation without thinking and ends up affecting the other people involved. Use reason rather than emotion to clearly see the intentions of the question asked or related to the current moment. Try to understand the big picture to overcome any challenge it poses.