Queen of Swords Tarot Card Meaning | The full tarot meaning

Queen of Swords Card Meaning

In a general context, the Queen of Swords can represent an older woman in your life who will step in when you are vulnerable and protect you or help you to overcome a problem.

When the Queen of Swords appears in a reading, it is indicative of a supportive female that will appear in your life. This person will encourage you and uplift you to fulfill your full potential. The Queen of Swords is strong, understanding, empathetic, and willing to take others under her wing.

She embodies love and can be depended on in any time of need. If you see this card in a reading, it is time to accept the help and support from the woman that loves you. You can also be this woman for others in your life. Taking on the empathetic and supportive nature of the Queen can be helpful, especially when dealing with others.

Her right hand raises the weapon vertically and the hilt rests on an arm of her royal chair the left hand is extended, the arm raised her countenance is severe but chastened; it suggests familiarity with sorrow. It does not represent mercy, and, her sword notwithstanding, she is scarcely a symbol of power. Divinatory Meanings: Widowhood, female sadness and embarrassment, absence, sterility, mourning, privation, separation. Reversed: Malice, bigotry, artifice, prudery, bale, deceit.
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Upright Queen of Swords Card Meaning

The Queen of Swords combines the mental clarity and intellectual power with the maturity and receptiveness of the Queen. You have the gift of being able to use your intellect while also remaining flexible and open to receive input from others. As you lead from the head and not the heart, you are better able to see the situations without the influence of emotions. You may believe that empathy or compassion towards others will distract you from the task at hand. It is not that you do not care about others, but you connect with other people through an intellectual understanding rather than an emotional one.

The Queen of Swords tells that you are a truth-seeker. You are open to hearing the thoughts and opinions of others, but ultimately, you filter that information to decipher what is true and what is not. The Queen of Swords suggests that you have an innate ability to tell it like it is. You are a quick thinker and highly perceptive, piercing through the noise and confusion to get straight to the point. You are upfront and honest in your views, and you expect the same from others. For this reason, many people respect your opinion and come to you for advice when they need clarity.

As a determined, independent and resilient person, you have established clear boundaries, and you are quick to call out someone who crosses them. People do not mess with you, not because you threaten them or inflict violence, but because you set expectations upfront about how you want to be treated.

Reversed Queen of Swords Card Meaning

The reversed Queen of Swords points out that you may need to use your head a bit more to understand what is happening and read the signals more accurately. Take an objective look at what’s going on and decide what you need to do next.

The reversed tarot card also suggests that your relationships are clouding your usually clear vision. You are allowing others to dominate you and negatively affect your ability to make decisions. You need to be more hard-edged, confident and assertive to be successful.

In some of the readings, the reversed Queen of Swords can come across as cold-hearted woman, especially if she is devoid of any emotion or compassion for others. This card may represent a part of yourself or someone else you are trying to deal with. You may be isolating yourself from others and being seen as narrow-minded and mean.

Queen of Swords Card Love Meaning

If you are in a relationship the Queen of Swords can indicate that you are in a relationship with someone who embodies the qualities of the Queen of Swords or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life.

As a partner, Queen of Swords likes her own space and is extremely discerning about the people she dates or has a relationship with. Queen of Swords will not show her affection in public but she can be very affectionate and loving and she is incredibly loyal.

This card can also represent a woman who is in a relationship but misses some of the freedom and independence of being single.

If you are single, the Queen of Swords can indicate that you will meet someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the description of this tarot card. This card can represent a person who has had some hard knocks in life but has come through them stronger and wiser. It can represent being divorced or a single mother so you may meet someone in those circumstances or be in them yourself as you enter the dating world.

It can also indicate that you love your single life and protect your independence and you are in the need of a partner who understands your need for freedom.

Queen of Swords Money and Career Card Meaning

In a career tarot reading, the Queen of Swords can indicate that you may receive support, assistance or constructive criticism from an older woman in your work environment. This woman is sophisticated, honest and professional. You would do well if you will follow her advice. This tarot card is a good communication card so you should find you are able to get your point across when it appears.

Your colleagues will respect you for your honesty and integrity when the card appears in your Tarot spread.