Minor Arcana: Knights

Knight of Cups, upright

myers-briggs personality type: ENFP
lots of knowledge, keen intuition; always encouraging others to “open up” in kind, looked up to as a role model
in touch with emotions and intuition
shows compassion and understanding because he understands himself well
kind, caring, in touch with feminine side
wears his heart on his sleeve; in love with love; classic romantic
inspired by creative outlets
vision of harmony, led by the heart
usually make decisions based on feeling with intuition guiding you
about to be swept off your feet
take the step and follow your heart
romantic proposals, marriage, offer of deeper commitment–good news
good news or a positive offer
handling drama and deals in career well, and with grace
maybe a career in arts/creativity
idealistic, mediator, negotiator
unrealistic expectations of perfect partners and perfect relationships, might go from person to person and disappointed
can resolve issues with creative solutions
look outside the box related to financial problems, be creative

Knight of Cups, reversed

taken back offers or proposals, bad news
creative project emerging but you’re not ready to act on it…procrastinating
always just dreaming about the idea
sulky, moody, jealous
seems charming and trustworthy on the surface but turns out not to be
allowing your emotions to get the better of you if you don’t get what you want
too much of a romantic approach that
you’re disconnected from reality
an offer is not exactly what it seemed to be..disappointing event happens
can’t take action, aggressive, full of empty promises, sweet nothings
feelings run hot and cold
are your moods affecting work?
avoiding confrontations when it could be good to talk through the frustrations
self destructive levels due to desire to keep the peace
putting all your eggs in one basket and now disappointed; financially not what you expected
heartbreaker, manipulator, one night stands, jumping to conclusions
end of a relationship, broken bond
drug or alcohol abuse
in love with someone who doesn’t feel the same
losing or leaving job, fraud, gullibility in business, illegal activities

Knight of Swords, upright

myers-briggs personality: ESTP, action-oriented and a natural risk-taker
quick-witted, talkative, leader
has his mind set on something and will actively pursue it to completion using his intellect
highly driven, ambitious, dive right in type energy, usually doesn’t plan ahead
being dashing, daring, brave, courageous or rebellious
reminds you to be assertive to get what you want, you create your future!
unaware of potential challenges because sometimes you move too fast
may need to learn to do some planning
have well-developed communication skills
focused, daring, perfectionist, direct
determined to succeed
difficult to commit to a partnership because of the fast changing energies
get bored easily, needs stimulation
difficult to get emotionally intimate
maybe need to make decisions and take action ASAP (e.g., make a commitment) if lover is on their way out
BIG changes coming along (leave or commit, changing jobs, promotion)
very efficient at work, great at what you do, going after your projects and completing them
go for it, make a move, get the attention
very focused on your finances right now

Knight of Swords, reversed

missing an opportunity coming your way
out of control, leading others to trouble
insincere, self-obsessed, rude, tactless, hurtful, sarcastic or cynical
your words can be mean
following the crowd, going with the flow
someone dangerous, use intellect to hurt others or manipulate
not very intelligent or communicative
not feeling the relationship, might want out
maybe embodying these negative traits in relationships: controlling, abusive, aggressive, violent
intense arguments, conflict and disagreement–
at work, coming across as a know-it-all
afraid to take the lead or go for opportunities at work
arrogant or pushy at work; are you dismissing others’ ideas?
disappointing news in health; frustrated or impatient with rate at which you are recovering
need to either slow down, or stop being so lazy you miss opportunities
if you missed something, just learn from the experience
so determined to make money, they become sly and do what they need to

Knight of Wands, upright

myers-briggs personality: ENTP
- sharp intellect, acute intuition
open minded, fearless, confident, free-spirited, energetic, warm
needs to be challenged, skilled communicator
now in pursuit of the new idea
charged with energy, motivation, enthusiasm, ready to get things done
know what you want and are moving forward toward it, all about finishing
bold, courageous, not afraid of challenges
realizing that your potential is limitless
charismatic, charming person, but not yet ready to bring others along with you
act first, think later energy
may be impulsive and impatient, expecting everything to be done yesterday..
rush into things without consideration for the consequences , impulsive! FOCUS
maybe wait a little if other cards like Hanged Man and 4 of swords show up
time for travel and getting away
want to complete important tasks
exciting, erratic time of relationship, taking risks and not worried about rejection
need to spend quality time with partner
passionate about the new project
lots of enthusiasm, is it going to waste?
spend money to travel now and expand your horizons and knowledge
maybe changing jobs or starting business

Knight of Wands, reversed

arrogant, reckless, show-off
passive, fearful
violent, abusive, jealous, aggressive
lacking ambition, imagination, purpose
not putting effort in the relationship
not being proactive to make it work
bad boy/girl or a womanizer or cheat, someone who is reckless
be mindful of your personal safety
have a great idea but still hasn’t taken off
may need to go back and work on it
unfocused on career, maybe not into it
rushing ahead in business, haven’t done enough research…don’t get cocky!
health: overdoing it and so burning out
impatience, instability, noncommittal
enjoy the pursuit of love, not the steadiness that comes afterward
arguments easily sparked now
going job to job without considering what you truly want
wasting money, large purchases, gambling, not careful with finances, mindless spending
actively pursuing something you truly are personally passionate about
frustrating delays
want everything to be ‘fixed’ right away, take time to know what’s best for you

Knight of Pentacles, upright

myers-briggs personality type: ESFP
entertainer, loves good things, gregarious and outgoing in public
in touch with the feelings of others
slow and steady, reliable
detail oriented, methodical
hardworking, patient, committed
stays home, focus on tilling fields, concerned with long-term future
stubborn! but very trustworthy
deep, reliable relationship, but lacks excitement
ambition, drive, focus
prefers being your own boss
believe that hard work will be rewarded
avoids big risks, likes safe things
budgeting and slowly saving
the routines of daily life, responsibilities
change may be coming but you’re still choosing tried/familiar ways of dealing
able to focus and finish what is started
defending/protecting those closest to you
issues showing emotions
show love through providing, building financial security
physical strength, regaining energy

Knight of Pentacles, reversed

impatient, lazy, unstable
unreliable, irresponsible, broken promises
obsessed with money/power/work
abusive towards environment or animals
dreams will slip if you don’t start putting in the work
relationship lacking commitment or effort
someone who still wants to play the field, disloyal, unfaithful
so materialistic and money focused that he neglects his partner
not ready for commitment/stability
lacking ambition, taking unwise risks
careful where you’re putting your money
neglecting fitness, lazy
or going over the top with fitness
try to establish a schedule and stick to it
journey of self-development or improvement
pay more attention to the practical matters
feeling stuck from the daily grind
maybe try something new
overly conservative, resistant to change
frustrated when people don’t put in the same standard of work, overly critical
isolating yourself from friends
financial and personal matters neglected
not willing to take emotional risks
not prioritizing relationship

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Roar Chi