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Knight of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Knight of Swords speeds events up and adds sharpness. He acts quickly and directly, sometimes too much so.

  • decisiveness
  • speed
  • directness
  • drive
  • ambition
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Knight of Swords combined with the suits

How Knight of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Knight of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Knight of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Knight of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Pentacles

Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Knight of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

Knight of Swords and the Major Arcana

Knight of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Knight of Swords and The Lovers mean?

A whirlwind romance, pressure.

What does the combination of Knight of Swords and Death mean?

An abrupt departure, a breakup.

What does the combination of Knight of Swords and The Sun mean?

A quick victory.

How does Knight of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Knight of Swords speeds events up and adds sharpness. He acts quickly and directly, sometimes too much so.