THE KNIGHT OF SWORDS
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“Lord of the Winds and the Breezes”
Taurus – Gemini
Air of Air
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
At full gallop, a young and courageous Knight riding on a powerful white horse charges into battle as he is buffeted by the fierce head winds of an approaching storm. He is clothed in full armor and his harness and cape are decorated with images of birds and butterflies. He charges forward with furious energy and without regard to danger as his sword is as swift and sure as is his certainty that it will find its mark. His heart is full of truth and courage and he will let nothing stand in the way of his advance.
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The goal orientated mental energies of the Knight find their highest expression in the stability and solidity of Taurus coupled with the mental agility and adaptability of Gemini. His charge is fueled by the power of his convictions and he is undaunted by the struggles and challenges that lie ahead of him. He forges ahead with explosive energy drawing strength and inspiration from his strong mental certainty of victory.
AIR OF AIR
The quintessential quality of thought and the mind in its adaptability and forward evolutionary thrust is captured in the Knight of Swords whose mental discipline and focus is only rivaled by the relentless mental energy that he directs towards the attainment of his goals.
ORACLES
When the Knight of Swords appears he may indicate yourself, another person close to you, someone who may enter your life, an aspect of your own personality or an aspect of yourself that needs to be recognized, developed or brought to the forefront. He may also represent a situation that you find yourself in.
When Appearing Upright in a Reading
The Knight of Swords signifies someone who never looks before he leaps and who is always rushing headlong into new situations with insufficient advance thought or planning. However his bravery and mental agility is beyond question, and when battle is joined he is a man of the utmost courage and martial skill. His self-assurance, bold approach and mental discipline always carry him forward to victory no matter how powerful of an opponent he faces for his mind quickly adapts to any situation as fluidly and swiftly as does the rushing wind.
When Appearing Reversed in a Reading
Reversed, this card represents someone who is a troublemaker. He is an arrogant braggart and is always ready to start a fight.
Craftiness and secrecy are the tools of his trade as he coldly formulates plans that will lead to someone’s demise. He loves being a tyrant and will oppress anyone whom he perceives to be weaker than him. Beware of treachery and deceit in any relationship with this person as his destructive nature could be your undoing.
THE TREE OF LIFE
“The Sphere of Beauty”
The encounter with the Inner Light unleashes an explosive outburst of energy from within the personality leading to a profound knowledge of the creativity inherent within the self and how it is our task to channel our talents into avenues that benefit all mankind and not just use them for our own selfish ends.