Queen of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Upright keywords
Reversed keywords
Queen of Swords upright
Seated on her throne among the clouds, the Queen of Swords extends one open hand while the other holds her sword upright. She is the wisdom born of experience, even of loss. As a person, she represents someone lucid, independent and sincere, who tells the truth with elegance and is not easily fooled. Beneath her apparent coolness beats a great understanding. This card invites you to set clear boundaries and to trust your own judgement.
Queen of Swords reversed
Reversed, clarity can harden into severity: sharp criticism, emotional distance or bitterness over old wounds. It can also mean you find it hard to think objectively because emotions are clouding your judgement. Remember that truth spoken with affection travels much further than truth that cuts.
The suit of Swords
The suit of air: the mind and the word. The Swords speak of thoughts, decisions, truths and conflicts.