Swords are associated with reason, thought, logic, will, courage, verbal skill, matters pertaining to the mind and survival in the world and the element of air. Knights represent pure energy, focused and active, protection, strength, ambition and questing. This is the warrior knight, the Templar knight, who fought for ideals and beliefs. He is a fierce fighter but is cautious to plan well before he enters battle. He prefers strategy over bloodshed. He represents courage and youthful energy.  I see this card as representing you - youthful, energetic, full of confidence but also intelligent and able to communicate well - someone who can slay dragons if necessary. 

Gail Fairfield:  Being deeply committed to acting out your philosophical ideals in your daily lifestyle; getting so caught up in your daily routine that everything else recedes in importance; being completely focused on your intellect and using mind and ideas; having a strong desire to express what you think and being intent on communicating those ideas to others.

The woman on the Artist's Inner Vision Prince of Swords holds a large sword in her hands.  She seems to be preparing to walk up the crooked stairs and put it in the lock in the door at the top of those stairs.  She is focused on her task and her entire being is poised to achieve this goal.  The signs, symbols and images that surround the door seem to represent various types of learning and knowledge.  Maybe she is determined to pursue expanding her intellect and logic.  Her goal may be to enhance her skills in this area so that she can move on and eventually share them with others.

The girl soaring through the sky in a net supported by 6 geese is actually the sister to these enchanted beings.  She has taken a vow not to speak until she has accomplished a task that will allow her to break the enchantment over her brothers.  She never deviates from this goal, not matter how great the provocation.  She is deeply committed to accomplishing this task, even at the risk of her own life.

Once again I think these are qualities I need to learn to appreciate more in myself.  I need to realize that sometimes the pursuit of knowledge or acting on my philosophical ideals is not about gaining recognition and reward, but because I must do it.  There is a sense of being committed to a higher goal.  The importance is to be found in its value to me, not in the recognition or praise I might get from others.  I also realize that the longer I am not employed at a 9 to 5 job, the less I want to return to one.  I have an opportunity to pursue something that will stimulate me on an intellectual and spiritual level; something that will inspire me both mind and soul.  I should not allow myself to be dissuaded from this goal by fears or self-doubts.  If I believe in myself then I can achieve these goals.