Card 62 • swords

Queen of Swords

Brief Description

The Queen of Swords represents a vigilant, composed woman who masterfully guards her boundaries and space. She embodies the energy of Water of Air - like a storm cloud or tsunami - maintaining watchful control without active aggression. This card signifies someone who has learned to stand alone against the world, holding firm boundaries while staying alert to potential threats. In situations, it indicates the maintenance of structure and boundaries, often accompanied by unexpected or shocking news.

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Elemental Nature

Water of Air – a storm cloud, tsunami. We see an interesting lady, looking out for someone. As if she is standing guard.

Mastery and Vigilance

The position of the sword is very interesting. To hold a sword this way requires mastery of it. She is completely relaxed, the sword is not in an active position, but despite all her relaxation, she does not lose her vigilance. 'I won't go to war myself, I am a queen, but if someone comes, they'll get what's coming to them.'

Guardian of Boundaries

A queen who is vigilant, cold, guards and maintains her space. In the past, the Queen of Swords was compared to a widow or divorced woman, one who stands alone against this world, which shows her meaning. She can oppose a man and be above him in status.

Modern Interpretation

Today she can be in a completely normal marriage. She has some situation that she cannot let go of, and keeps her hand on the pulse, maintains boundaries and knows and understands what to do if someone violates this boundary.

Informational Aspect

Above all, we must not forget that swords represent information and communications. In situations – events where boundaries and a certain structure are currently being maintained. Unexpected and shocking news.

Visual Description

A skeletal woman in a fitted dark dress wears a wide-brimmed black sombrero and stands emerging from a tangle of yellow flowers and green vines. She holds a long sword horizontally across her shoulders, her bony hands gripping the hilt and pommel. Small yellow blossoms appear as earrings at her skull and the pale background is patterned with faint floral and skull motifs. The title QUEEN OF SWORDS is printed at the bottom of the card.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Fabio Listrani

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