Upright Keywords
honest, independent, principled, fair, constructive criticism, objective, perceptive
Reversed Keywords
pessimistic, malicious, manipulative, harsh, bitter, spiteful, cruel, deceitful, unforgiving
The Queen ofSwords wears a stern look as she sits high on the throne - lookingoff into the distance. A queen of the air element that the swords represents,her place in the clouds shows that no one can trick or fool her. The sword inher right hand is pointed towards the sky, whereas the left hand isextended like it is offering something. The Queen of Swords gives us the giftof judgment for everyday decisions and having the flexibility to take inknowledge from others.
The Queen ofSwords is an archetype of an older, wiser feminine intellect. She could bethought of as the most masculine of the all the queens, and may come offas quite stern and emotionless. This card represents the importance ofmaking judgments without relying on emotion alone. The Queen of Swords beckonsyou to look at all the facts before making a decision. This queen does havecompassion, which is why she has her hand reaching outwards in offering, butshe wants to connect to people using an understanding that is intellectual.
This card representsthe importance of making judgments without relying on emotion alone. The Queenof Swords beckons you to look at all the facts before making a decision.
This card alsomeans that you will need to become independent with your judgments. You mustrely on the unbiased intelligence, which has you researching alternativeviewpoints and thinking carefully on your decision. Compassion and empathy inthese cases can distract you from your task, so you need you are trying tokeep a strong objective view while avoiding getting emotionsinvolved.
The Queen of Swords can also be about the way that we speak with others. Thisqueen has the ability to tell people the way it is. This allows her to get herpoint across, so there is no confusion about what is being said. Above all,truth is important to her, so she feels no need to soften her comments,thoughts, or opinions. She also expects the same frankness from otherpeople, so this means that you need to be clear with everything that is beingsaid, even if it may hurt.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
picky about lovers, independent partner, boundaries
constructive criticism, wise guidance, respect in field
acting with logic and reason, financial clarity
The personrepresented by the Queen of Swords can be a loner; she is very discerning aboutthe people she surrounds herself with. Her intellect is sharp and perceptive,and her determination can be rather intimidating to those that do not know herwell. Underneath her shell however, she can be loving and loyal, though she maystill prefer to avoid grand romantic displays. If this is someone whose heartyou’ll like to win, you’ll need patience, as this queen does not easily letdown her guard. If this card doesn’t represent a person, the Queen of Swordstarot love meaning can suggest a time when you are looking for bothindependence and self-sufficiency alongside your partnership. This queen valuesher own space and identity. You may have to make some adjustments to createclarity and boundaries in your relationship.
The Queen ofSwords can point to either someone more senior, or yourself in a career tarotreading. This person is wise, honest, and may be a source of constructivecriticism. They can offer great advice on how to proceed in your career. Ifthis card represents you, you may be at a period in your life when you are ableto get much respect from your colleagues. You are able to effectivelycommunicate your sharp ideas, as well as combine them with a strong place ofempathy. You’ll likely have a strong reputation due to your integrity and yourfairness.
When dealingwith financial matters, you’ll need to act with consideration, logic and wisdomright now. Have a clear balance between heart and head. If you’re being askedto help with someone’s financial situation, look at things fairly, from bothyour perspective and theirs. This can usually mean being able to giveassistance, but with boundaries. Put together a contract, or a payment plan;set some rules. This queen is also sharp and perceptive; noticing all details.Make sure you have clarity about your financial situation.
The Queen ofSwords reversed meaning is that you may be thinking too much withyour heart, and you are becoming too emotionally involved with yourcurrent situation. You have to start thinking more objectively, becauseyour emotions could lead you astray. Take the time to look at the situationusing various facts and use your head to create a clearer picture of whatis really going on. Only then, can you decide what your next move should be.
When reversed, the Queen of Swords can also be quite bitter, coldhearted,or resentful. You may have started to isolate yourself for a number ofreasons, but the outside world could be taking this in the wrong way. You mayhave some explaining to do, especially if your relationships end up beingstressed by your desire for solitude.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
trauma, toxic relationship, manipulation, cruelty
cruel coworker, excessive negativity, poor communication
financial confusion, failure to make logical financial decisions
A reversedQueen of Swords is someone who is bitter, manipulative, overly critical and canbe downright cruel. This person can represent you our your partner at thisparticular time, or alternatively, someone outside of the relationship that isattempting to interfere. Sometimes, this person’s nastiness can be the resultof trauma, and because of this, if your partner is demonstrating these traits,it can sometimes be the result of unresolved trauma that is coming to thesurface. If you are single, there can be the chance that you have just gonethrough a break up, one that has left you feeling vengeful and unforgiving.These beliefs can be toxic; learn to use your experiences to overcome them,instead of being consumed by them.
Is theresomeone at work who is holding a grudge against you? The Queen of Swordsreversed can indicate an overly critical person who uses her words and herintellect to create suffering. She can be harsh, and sometimes downright cruelwith how she expresses herself. If this is you, you may need to learn how tocommunicate better. Can you be honest while also caring for another person’sfeelings? Can you address your concerns about a project without blamingsomeone? These may actually benefit you by helping others better digest yourideas. Avoid being too negative.
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