Hey there!
Totally get where you’re coming from — when a card like the Knight of Swords shows up for feelings, it can be a little tricky to interpret in a romantic context.
You’re right: it doesn’t scream gooey emotions or romantic chemistry like the Cups do. But! If someone feels like the Knight of Swords when they meet a potential lover, I’d say that they’re intrigued, mentally stimulated, maybe even excited in a “can’t stop thinking about this” way. It’s fast, sharp, and often impulsive energy — like a sudden spark of curiosity or wanting to rush in and learn more.
It’s not deep romance yet, but it could definitely be the spark that kicks things off — more head than heart, but sometimes that’s the start of something.
Hope that helps!