KNIGHT OF SWORDS

• DIRECT..........BLUNT
• AUTHORITATIVE..........OVERBEARING
• INCISIVE..........CUTTING
• KNOWLEDGEABLE..........OPINIONATED
• LOGICAL..........UNFEELING

ACTIONS

Direct..........Blunt

is frank and outspoken..........is tactless and rude
gets straight to the point..........may have a brusque manner
does not mince words..........does not spare the feelings of others
lets others know where they stand..........can't hold his or her tongue
gives an honest answer..........shows little discretion

Authoritative..........Overbearing

speaks with assurance..........tends to be domineering
commands attention..........forces a position on others
acts with total certainty..........expects immediate compliance
gives orders naturally..........does not welcome dissent
has great influence..........acts in a high-handed manner

Incisive..........Cutting

has a keen, forceful intellect..........is prone to biting sarcasm
penetrates to the core..........lacks sensitivity
expresses ideas succinctly..........can be critical
is sharp and alert..........has a barbed wit
debates and argues well..........derides stupidity

Knowledgeable..........Opinionated

knows what he or she is talking about..........believes he or she is always right
can expound on any topic..........lacks tolerance of other viewpoints
is sought as an expert..........must have the last word
has well-reasoned positions..........is arrogant
is highly intelligent.........can be dogmatic and close-minded

Logical..........Unfeeling

reasons clearly..........undervalues intuition
analyzes information well..........treats people like numbers
concentrates on what is correct..........doesn't temper justice with mercy
can set aside emotional factors..........is cut off from emotions
makes sense out of confusion..........is cold and aloof

DESCRIPTION

On the positive side, the Knight of Swords is a master of logic and reason. He has a keen intellect that grasps the fine points of any subject. He speaks clearly, directly and always with authority. His judgments are sure and free of emotion. Others rely on his lucid analyses of problems and solutions. On the negative side, this Knight is not a master of diplomacy. He can be downright tactless and rude. When he thinks you are wrong, you'll know it. He's convinced of his own superiority and has little tolerance for stupidity. He expects others to comply with his views. To him, feelings are irrelevant and illogical.

In readings, a Knight of Swords shows that his penetrating style is involved in the situation as an aspect of you, someone else or the atmosphere in general. you need to ask yourself, "Is this Knight's energy helping or hurting?"

If his style is evident, then balance is needed. Are you always forcing your position on others? Do you get in trouble for saying what you think? Is your partner too cold and aloof? Do your colleagues tend to be critical rather than supportive? It may be time for a change.

If this Knight's energy is missing, a dose of clear-sightedness may be called for. Are you too emotional? Let your head rule your heart next time. Do you overvalue the opinions of others? Trust your own authority. Are you afraid to offend? Speak your mind. Let the Knight of Swords introduce you to his world of reason and self-assurance.