Card of the Day for September 4 - Knight of Swords
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Attribution - Capricorn-Aquarius Cusp (20 degrees Capricorn to 20 degrees Aquarius)
Air of Air – Master of Debate
Swords is the suit of the intellect. It represents air, authority, thought, reason, justice, truth and ethical principles. It is knowledge, conflict, struggles and turmoil.
Court cards can represent various aspects of yourself and can also represent other people. Knights are said to represent adults from their early 20’s to about 40 years of age or an adult who is very youthful for his age. Knights often refer literally to men but can also represent women in the role of the Knight – perhaps referring to a masculine aspect of her personality.
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)
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.
Divinatory Meanings
Upright: 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: Imprudence, incapacity, extravagance.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Knight: A soldier, man of arms, satellite, stipendiary; heroic
action predicted for soldier. Reversed: Dispute with an imbecile
person; for a woman, struggle with a rival, who will be conquered.
UPRIGHT
Rapid comings and goings.
Pay attention to coming events.
A man of action.
Forewarned is forearmed.
Cuts to the chase and tells the truth – even if it hurts.
Wisdom, knowledge, setting up a system of thought.
Brave, fearless, ruthless against opposition.
Will always defend the underdog.
Skillful, capable.
Heroic, ironic, cynical, impetuous, self-assured.
Focus your mind and use your wits.
Being honourable includes knowing the truth, speaking the truth, and acting on the truth.
Use what you know.
This person is a clever debater and a natural political activist.
Stick to your principles even when doing so makes it difficult to get along.
Righteous anger.
Don’t let go of your rights too easily.
Put your mind to it!
Advertising, promotion,
public relations, diplomats, salesmen (E. Hazel)
REVERSED
A pugnacious, argumentative
man.
Impatient.
Throwing caution to the wind.
A fickle, flighty man.
Delays, apprehensions, conflicts.
Difficulty maintaining stamina.
Someone opposed to your thoughts and actions right now.
Not able to communicate clearly.
Dishonesty and deception.
Impulsive.
Constantly in trouble.
A braggart, trouble maker, bully, rascals and rogues.
Someone mean, cunning, dishonest, and sly.
Apt to say something quick and hurtful without thinking.
Prejudice and flawed perspectives.
Harshly expressing views and opinions.
Debating turning into argument.
Can you listen to a person
making a total fool of himself and resist the temptation to say
so?
1. Alleged
2. Celtici
3. Durer
4. Haindl
5. Housewives
6. Native American