The Knight of Swords

Swords stand for the intellect, logic, clarity, and truth. The Knight of Swords charges towards his aims with a singular focus. This knight bears similarities to the Knight of Wands- they are both bursting with energy and ambition. What sets them apart is the focus. The energy in the Knight of Wands is not directed at anything in particular; the Knight of Swords maintains a narrow focus on his goals. This knight wakes up at four in the morning to hit the gym, day trades on the side, and is definitely investing in crypto. He is optimizing his eating with a fad diet you haven’t yet heard of, and can tell you exactly how many grams of protein he’s had today. 

This focus and drive can be an incredible strength - sometimes it’s nothing less than what is needed to make your dreams a reality. But too much focus on the end goal can lead to tunnel vision, and missing other possibilities, factors, or important priorities in life. The Knight of Swords sometimes needs to be dragged out of the house to see his friends, or requires the occasional reminder to not be a dick. He may even realize, after much struggle, that he doesn’t actually want that thing he was pursuing so endlessly. Burnout is another potential issue. This sort of singular focus may not be sustainable in the long run. 

With wits, ambition, and a clear vision for the future, this knight may seem like a catch – but whether he can step away from the hustle long enough to maintain a relationship is a different story. 

All that being said, the Knight of Swords can be a powerful driving force to give you the burst of resolve you need to obtain your goals. 

Reversed 

The Knight of Swords reversed may be so consumed by his ambitions that he has made rash and unwise choices, or disregarded other people’s feelings. Or, this could indicate someone who has a goal in mind, but has not yet mustered the drive, discipline, and focus necessary to achieve it. Another possible meaning could be that the Knight of Swords has finally burned out after so much laser focus, or perhaps has become disillusioned with his goals. Balance is called for.