The Knight of Swords in tarot represents a person who is intelligent, quick-witted, and decisive. They are often seen as being a bit of a maverick, the warrior, as they are not afraid to go against the grain or challenge the status quo. They are also very independent and resourceful, and they are always up for a new challenge.
Here are some of the key characteristics of the Knight of Swords as a person:
- Intelligence: The Knight of Swords is a very intelligent person. They have a quick mind and they are able to see the big picture. They are also very good at problem-solving and they are always coming up with new ideas.
- Decisiveness: The Knight of Swords is a very decisive person. They are not afraid to make decisions, even if they are difficult ones. They are also very good at following through on their decisions.
- Independence: The Knight of Swords is a very independent person. They do not like to be told what to do, and they prefer to forge their own path. They are also very resourceful and they are able to find solutions to problems on their own.
- Adventurous: The Knight of Swords is an adventurous person. They are always up for a new challenge and they are not afraid to take risks. They are also very curious and they are always learning new things
The Knight of Swords might manifest in a person’s life as lawyer who is passionate about justice, a journalist who is always digging for the truth, an entrepreneur who is always starting new businesses, a soldier who is brave and courageous or a scientist asking question.
Journalist Dorothy Drain was born in Mount Morgan, Queensland, in 1909. A pioneer journalist in her field who wrote from the heart. Dorothy travelled overseas and saw first-hand the devastation of war in places like Hiroshima. She reported from Japan, Malaya, Korea and Vietnam and is remembered as one of Australia’s most outstanding journalists who helped pave the way for the Australian women journalists, editors, and war correspondents of today.
Dorothy Drain was certainly someone to shake things up a little, make a controversial statement or speak an important and genuine truth.
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The Knight of Swords tarot card denotes a communicative, strong-minded, and at times opinionated person who is very action-oriented and thrives on change.
Given that there are literally thousands of artists identifying individuals to associate with a card this is a subjective process.
In the Haindl Tarot, Haindl presents Osiris as the Knight of Swords. Osiris was the god and chief judge of the underworld but he was also the god of vegetation. The annual Nile flood and was closely associated with death, resurrection and fertility. The ancient Egyptians believed him to be a dead king, a former ruler who had been miraculously restored to life after being murdered by his brother Seth. For this reason he came to symbolise the hope for eternal life that every Egyptian held.
Who springs to mind when you see the Knight of Swords? Perhaps write a portraiture or develop a character with Knight of Swords qualities.
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