Queen of Swords

The Queen of Swords, in a tarot reading, represents clarity of mind and independence. This card encourages you to trust your intellect and communicate your ideas with confidence.

The Queen of Swords Tarot Card Description

We love our Queen of Swords! An intense, intellectual, grounded figure, she is aware of her inner world but also her external surroundings. She is intuitive, perceptive, and confident. Her ability to feel secure in herself leads her to interact with others from a grounded and honest place.

Keywords

• Upright: Independence, clarity, objectivity

• Reversed: Coldness, harsh truths, sharpness

Celestial Influence

• Planet/Zodiac: Mercury

• Card Number and Arcana: XIII (Minor Arcana)

• Element: Air

• Crystal: Fluorite, to enhance mental acuity and lift any pesky brain fog.

The Queen of Swords Upright

The Queen of Swords doesn’t tolerate nonsense and values her independence. While this might mean she has fewer people around her than, say, the Queen of Cups, those who remain value her clarity and honesty.

Our lovely Queen has a balance that allows her to speak truthfully and authentically, as she provides guidance that is often honest and compassionate. She also reminds us to value those who keep us grounded and to strive for that same integrity in our own lives.

The Queen of Swords Reversed

Although the Queen of Swords can be cold at times, her ability to show love and provide necessary guidance makes her an intriguing role model. When reversed, she may struggle with expressing empathy and might come across as harsh or overly critical. This card encourages finding a balance between truth and compassion, while recognizing the importance of empathy and understanding in our interactions.

Mantra: I honor my truth.

References

Tarot | wikipedia.org

The Way of Tarot | Alejandro Jodorowsky, Archive.org

The Marseille Tarot Revealed A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods | Yoav Ben-Dov

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot | Arthur Edward Waite

The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth | Joan Bunning

Disclaimer

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