Queen of Swords

Swords, court card

Keywords

• clear mind
• objectivity
• honest boundaries
• independent judgement

Upright meaning

Clear mind, objectivity, honest boundaries, independent judgement.

Reversed meaning

Coldness, harsh criticism, bitterness, judgement without warmth.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

One hand on the sword, the other open in invitation.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Queen is the mature inner power of the suit: care, intuition, the ability to hold and guide from within.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Three of Swords, Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Six of Swords, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Knight of Swords, King of Swords.