Knights are extremists; they express their suit qualities to the maximum. Such excessive feelings and behavior can be either positive or negative depending on the circumstances.
People: Travelers, negotiators, debaters, movers, competitors, active, ardent and energetic people, those who enjoy being alive, one who does not wish to settle down, good sense of humor, sportsmen, those who love a challenge, an exhilarating lover.
Situation & Advice: Change is in the air. A matter of considerable importance is emerging in your life. You may be about to move or embark on a creative project or a long journey, possibly business related. Your motive may be to get away from an oppressive person or circumstance. You are entering or leaving a significant situation. An important person from afar may play a role in your life now. Perhaps you are changing jobs or residences. Your confidence and enthusiasm may help you achieve an important goal. Someone may present you with helpful business ideas. If you are about to go on vacation, you will have a pleasant holiday. Romantic relationships blossom with the promise of an exciting sex life. You are full of energy and enthusiasm.
People: A liar, an opportunist, a charming but untrustworthy person, an argumentative young person, a lover of conflict, a bigot, a promiscuous person, one who promises much does not deliver, unreliable and irresponsible people, vagabonds, gigolos.
Situation & Advice: Your haste and lack of follow through may be causing problems. There may be instability regarding your employment or other projects. You may be feeling stressed out by the rapid change in your life. Irresponsible, pushy, domineering, argumentative, or rash behavior will only alienate those around you and make matters worse. Things are awry, disorganized, out of control, and chaotic. Jealousy, personal conflict, insecurity, self-doubt and vulnerability are just a few of the words described by the Knight of Wands reversed.
Perhaps a journey is postponed or not worth taking. Maybe messages are not being delivered correctly, or things are out of control at the office, in a business deal or at home. If you asked about a relationship, your prospective partner may have problems with commitment and be interested only in sexual novelty.
People: Romantic young men, idealists, dreamers, champions, lovers, dancers, musicians, artists, psychics, psychologists, therapists, counselors, salespeople, a passive person who is easily influenced by others, a seducer, your ideal man or woman.
Situation & Advice: The Knight of Cups offers an invitation or proposal, and this card can represent the beginning of romance. You may meet someone new with whom you fall in love or who introduces you to a new emotional experience. Someone may present you with an offer that is hard to resist. You may find yourself taking a holiday with friends. An invitation or an opportunity for a new relationship may be in the near future. Be sure of how you feel to avoid being easily led by others. Your greatest assets at this time are your gentleness, sensitivity, and idealism.
People: Weaklings, a lover who cheats on you, a swindler, someone whom misleads you by being deliberately vague or not telling the whole truth, a habitual liar, someone who is immature and lazy, a hopeless romantic, one who lack self-confidence and takes no responsibility for his/hers actions.
Situation & Advice: You may receive an offer that seems to good to be true. Someone is probably lying to you. Check the details carefully and read all the fine print or you could regret your decision. Avoid being too passive and easily influenced by others. You are in danger of being misled. Get sound advice from an important third party. A loved one may disagree with you. Beware of being hoodwinked and bamboozled.
**Sometimes this card says that your spouse may be cheating on you and lying about it**
People: A champion, a leader, a strong, assertive and decisive person, one who gets what he/she wants, a professional advisor, a clever young man, lawyers, those involved in law enforcement, engineers, communicators, economists, those with technical expertise, a strong, dependable, helpful and gallant youth, someone who involves you in a conflict, those who are bright and successful in business but also somewhat ruthless or selfish in pursuing their goals, someone who is more at home with thoughts and feelings.
Situation & Advice: When the Knight of Swords comes up in your reading he is telling you to pay attention to coming events. This Knight can also represent a person or event coming into your life. Either way he cuts to the chase and tells the truth - even if it hurts. You may enter a conflictual situation with frenzy and excitement, only to have it pass quickly and chaotically out of your life. This Knight represents urgency to get things moving in your life now! Expect to be active and on the go. Swords often herald a period of struggle or competition in which you need to take quick and firm action. A strong, assertive and gallant youth may come to your defense. If you put your mind you to it, you are capable of steadfast commitment toward a goal. Now is the time to follow your head rather than your heart. Be strong and decisive, and approach situations with a steel-trap mind. Sound professional advice can spell the difference between success and failure. Swords have difficulty with emotions and do not bode well for romantic relationships. The Knight of Swords also warns against impulsive or rash behavior.
This Knight is courteous and kind and has good intentions, he's also quick-witted and sharp, and he expects the same of others, he can seem a little pushy at times. He is curious and always willing to help in matters.
People: A bossy person, a bigot, a dictator, one who thinks only of oneself with no regard for others, a man who makes a quick exit, a troublemaker, an aggressive young man, an unbalanced, immature person, an enemy, a bully, a gossip, someone who opposes and upsets your plans, a know it all, a stubborn, belligerent, disrespectful and cocky young man, a sly, stealthy person, a scatterbrain, a violent person.
Situation & Advice: This is not the time to initiate a new project. Someone may be actively opposing or upsetting your plans. Sarcastic words serve only to alienate those around you. With out warning a person or situation may suddenly depart from your life. A significant man in your life may make an unanticipated exit. Your own thinking may be scattered and lacking focus. You need to cultivate patience or you may end up in a quarrel. Avoid harsh words and impulsive decisions. Someone may be trying to bully you for selfish reasons, or your own dictatorial behavior may be causing problems.
This card reversed signals constant delays and struggles that can seem never-ending. If there is a young man around you, make sure you understand his lack of concern for others, and try to steer clear of this guy when he's reversed. This card also represents dishonesty, deception, lack of stamina, strength or mental attitude and arguementive or troublesome behavior someone always willing to start a fight.
People: Sensible, conscientious, dependable people, accountants, money managers, Tradespersons, craftsperson's, mechanics, those who work in industry, machinists, engineers, mathematicians, business travelers, land owners, managers, or developers. An easygoing, diligent person, those who are good with their hands, reliable, patient, conventional, trustworthy, hardworking people, a serious, methodical person, someone who is work-orientated and unaware of the feelings of others, a loyal friend, someone who perseveres to reach a goal, a lover of nature and animals, a veterinarian, someone fond of children, someone lacking imagination, farmers, lovers of the outdoors, kind and faithful lovers.
Situation & Advice: Chances are you consulted the cards about issues related to employment, property matters, or financial security. You may be on the verge of a new or unexpected source of prosperity. Money may come in from many sources. A long-standing venture will reach a positive outcome. Slow and steady progress assures success. Your diligent, hard work pays off. A loyal friend may come to your aid, or you may render service to others. You may travel in connection with business. Property and real estate matters go well. If it represents an aspect of your personality, you may be more interested in tangible results than the feelings of others.
The Knight of Pentacles has an easygoing nature, is compassionate, loves animals, enjoys children, and loves the gifts he can give others. His focus is one of helping others get ahead, and he can represent the coming of an event to go with a sale, business deal, or investing in something solid and stable. He brings good news concerning a pay increase, new job offer, an investment that will increase in value, or a loan that's been approved.
People: Plodders, dull, dim-witted people, wastrels, bums, those engaged in dishonest financial transactions, those who live off the hard work of others or refuse to work at all, an irresponsible person who may involve you in bad debts, someone who is too hasty and make mistakes, a greedy, mean, rapacious person, a diffident, uninspired, complacent person.
Situation & Advice: When the Knight of Pentacles appears reversed, money, new work, and important matters in your life are at a standstill. You need lots of encouragement to get through this difficult time. You are feeling uninspired and have reached some sort of impasse. Perhaps you are being too conservative or sticking to outworn methods that are no longer effective. You may wish to avoid any confrontation and are feeling moody and withdrawn, wishing to be far away from the crowds. If your question was about finances, money matters are currently encumbered. Perhaps you are being underpaid or are asking too little compensation for all the work you are doing. You are likely to be finding romance dull and lifeless. Your apathy and depression are preventing you from enjoying life.
The Knight of Pentacles reversed could be called the loner or the Tarot, or worse, the malcontent. And like you he's received his fair share of hard knocks and can't seem to get his life going on track the way he'd like. He can be irresponsible, because he's scattered and can't focus on the job at hand. He neglects his duties and is unable to follow through on the commitments he originally made.
