Card 62 • swords

Queen of Swords

Brief Description

The Queen of Swords represents clear-minded intellect, personal sovereignty, and firm boundaries. This card emphasizes thinking over feeling, emotional self-control, and protecting your peace. As a person in a reading, the Queen may appear detached yet loyal, possibly widowed, child-free, or a single parent who approaches relationships differently. When the card refers to you, it calls for high standards, careful analysis of evidence, and the courage to speak up for what is right.

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Meaning

Are you done playing mind games with other people? Do you have the courage to be your whole self?

General Description

The Queen of Swords is in total control of themselves. They are intellectual and aren't cowed by life's struggles. The Queen of Swords has a tendency to think rather than feel. They can be difficult to get to know, but that is because they are setting boundaries and guarding their peace.

As Someone in Your Life

When the Queen of Swords comes up in a reading as someone in your life, they may be widowed, child-free, a single parent, or someone who thinks about relationships in a different, new way. They may seem cold at first, but below the surface lies an active mind and a loyal spirit.

When It Refers to You

When the Queen of Swords refers to you, your standards are high and you're not willing to compromise unless you are adequately swayed by the evidence. You know what's best because you've worked to see the problem from every angle. You are hard to cheat or swindle when the Queen of Swords is around. Don't be afraid to speak up for what you know is right.

Visual Description

A seated woman wears a crown topped with a red-and-blue butterfly and long dark hair framing her face. She holds an upright sword in one hand while the other is raised in a gesturing palm; her blue cloak is patterned with white clouds and her skirt is decorated with red butterflies. The throne shows a cherub motif at its base and the scene is set against stylized blue clouds and scattered green dots within a bold red border labeled "QUEEN of SWORDS."

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✍️ Deck author(s): Sonia Lazo, Cyrée Jarelle Johnson

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