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Knight of Swords tarot card meaning

Knight of Swords highlights movement and pursuit within thought, truth and conflict. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Knight of Swords, tarot card
Knight of Swords

What this card represents

Upright

Knight of Swords highlights movement and pursuit within thought, truth and conflict. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

Knight of Swords reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive movement and pursuit within thought, truth and conflict. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, Knight of Swords brings movement and pursuit into the area of thought, truth and conflict. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, Knight of Swords can show a blocked or exaggerated form of movement and pursuit. Notice how thought, truth and conflict is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of Knight of Swords relate to something I can actually do?

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Important note

Symbolic readings can help frame questions; they cannot prove what someone thinks or predict future events.