Queen of Swords

What the card shows

A queen sits in profile on a throne carved with butterflies, raising a sword upright in one hand and holding her other hand out as if inviting the truth. Clouds gather below her and a lone bird flies high overhead, a symbol of a mind that sees clearly from above.

In the suit of Swords (element: Air), the focus is thoughts, words, truth and conflict. Queens hold the suit's energy inwardly, with mastery, care and intuition.

At a glance

Queen of Swords upright

Clear-eyed and direct. You see through nonsense and set boundaries with grace.

Upright keywords

• Clarity
• Independence
• Honesty
• Boundaries

Queen of Swords reversed

Honesty has become sharpness. Let some warmth back in.

Reversed keywords

• Coldness
• Bitterness
• Harsh words

In love

Clear boundaries and honest expectations. Independence is attractive, not off-putting.

Career & money

Analytical work, editing and straight talk. Your judgment is respected.

Yes or no?

The Queen of Swords is one of the deck's maybe cards. The answer depends on clarity, so look at the cards around it, or ask a more specific question.

Themes

• clarity
• independence
• honesty
• boundaries
• air
• swords

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