KNIGHT OF SWORDS

• DIRECT...BLUNT
• AUTHORITATIVE...OVERBEARING
• INCISIVE...CUTTING
• KNOWLEDGEABLE...OPINIONATED
• LOGICAL...UNFEELING

• Actions
• Court Card Pairs
• Description

ACTIONS

• DIRECT...BLUNT
• is frank and outspoken..........is tactless and rude
• gets straight to the point..........may have a brusque manner
• does not mince words..........does not spare the feelings of others
• lets others know where they stand..........can't hold his or her tongue
• gives an honest answer..........shows little discretion

• AUTHORITATIVE...OVERBEARING
• speaks with assurance..........tends to be domineering
• commands attention..........forces a position on others
• acts with total certainty..........expects immediate compliance
• gives orders naturally..........does not welcome dissent
• has great influence..........acts in a high-handed manner

• INCISIVE...CUTTING
• has a keen, forceful intellect..........is prone to biting sarcasm
• penetrates to the core..........lacks sensitivity
• expresses ideas succinctly..........can be critical
• is sharp and alert..........has a barbed wit
• debates and argues well..........derides stupidity

• KNOWLEDGEABLE...OPINIONATED
• knows what he or she is talking about..........believes he or she is always right
• can expound on any topic..........lacks tolerance of other viewpoints
• is sought as an expert..........must have the last word
• has well-reasoned positions..........is arrogant
• is highly intelligent.........can be dogmatic and close-minded

• LOGICAL...UNFEELING
• reasons clearly..........undervalues intuition
• analyzes information well..........treats people like numbers
• concentrates on what is correct..........doesn't temper justice with mercy
• can set aside emotional factors..........is cut off from emotions
• makes sense out of confusion..........is cold and aloof

COURT CARD PAIRS

The Knight of Swords can form a pair with any other court card. Compare the ranks and suits of the two cards to see what such a pair might mean. Example: for the Knight of Swords/King of Cups, go to [ King-Knight ] and [ Swords-Cups ] [ King-Knight ] [ Queen-Knight ] [ Knight-Knight ] [ Knight-Page ] [ Swords-Wands ] [ Swords-Cups ] [ Swords-Swords ] [ Swords-Pentacles ]

DESCRIPTION

The Knight of Swords is a master of logic and reason. He has a keen intellect that grasps the fine points of any subject. He speaks clearly, directly and always with authority. His judgments are sure and free of emotion. Others rely on his lucid analyses of problems and solutions. On the negative side, this Knight is not a master of diplomacy. He can be downright tactless and rude. When he thinks you are wrong, you'll know it. He's convinced of his own superiority and has little tolerance for stupidity. He expects others to comply with his views. To him, feelings are irrelevant and illogical.

In readings, a Knight of Swords shows that his penetrating style is involved in the situation as an aspect of you, someone else or the atmosphere in general. you need to ask yourself, "Is this Knight's energy helping or hurting?"

If this Knight's energy is missing, a dose of clear-sightedness may be called for. Are you too emotional? Let your head rule your heart next time. Do you overvalue the opinions of others? Trust your own authority. Are you afraid to offend? Speak your mind. Let the Knight of Swords introduce you to his world of reason and self-assurance.

• TAROT CARDS
• TAROT CARDS: SWORDS
• Tarot cards, swords: ace of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: two of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: three of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: four of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: five of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: six of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: seven of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: eight of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: nine of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: ten of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: page of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: knight of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: queen of swords;
• Tarot cards, swords: king of swords;