Knight of Swords
Upright Meaning
Skill, bravery, capacity, defence, address, enmity, wrath, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, ruin. There is therefore a sense in which the card signifies death, but it carries this meaning only in its proximity to other cards of fatality.
Reversed Meaning
Imprudence, incapacity, extravagance.
Description
He is riding in full course, as if scattering his enemies. In the design he is really a prototypical hero of romantic chivalry. He might almost be Galahad, whose sword is swift and sure because he is clean of heart.
In Yes or No Reading
The Knight of Swords is a card of speed and all-out effort. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the Knight of Swords, the answer is YES. Keep your eye on the prize and dig deep to get where you want to be.