Queen of Swords
The Queen of Swords symbolizes independence, clear communication, and the marriage of truth and action, represented by a hummingbird perched on a sword entwined with flowers. Upright, she embodies mental clarity, maturity, and a fair, truthful approach to relationships and challenges. Reversed, she indicates a disconnect between intellect and emotion, impulsive or temper-driven actions, biased perceptions, and potential coldness or resentment. The guidance is to reassess relationships, realign priorities, communicate kindly and clearly, and uphold truth while avoiding domination or harsh reactions.
Keywords
Animal
Hummingbird
Fun fact
Hummingbirds are the smallest of all migratory birds and have been known to travel alone for over 500 miles at a time. They are the only birds capable of flying backwards, and interestingly enough, are incapable of smelling. They seek out viable food sources based on color, of which they have excellent eyes for.
Keywords
Self-reliant, Sophisticated, Communicative
Reversed keywords
Manipulation, Dysfunction, Resentment
Meaning (image)
A small hummingbird sits on the pommel of a sword, staring out into eternity. Flowers intertwine with the design of the sword's guard, symbolizing the marriage of truth and action as well as the versatility of nature. Hummingbirds are thought of as emissaries between the gods and mortals. The Queen of Swords reminds us to remain independent of outside influence and to communicate fairly, clearly, and kindly with those around us.
Meaning (upright)
When upright, the Queen of Swords represents a synthesis between mental clarity and the intellectual power represented by the Suit of Swords. You have developed a level of maturity along your journey to enlightenment, and now it is time for you to utilize that and other skills when dealing with the world around you. You seek the truth in all matters, remaining receptive to all points of view involved. Don't put up with idle chatter. The Queen is self-actualized. Keep your head held high and your face pointed towards the truth, no matter where your journey may take you.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, the Queen of Swords indicates that you struggle to reconcile your intellect with your emotions. You may act without forethought and strike out with your temper guiding you, not your head. If embroiled in an issue, you let your emotions influence your view, allowing bias to obscure the truth of the matter. Reassess your relationships and be careful that those around you aren’t dominating you. They may be tinging your vision and obscuring the truth in hopes of misleading you into their way of thinking. But, be careful in how you respond. The Queen of Swords reversed can also come across as cold and resentful. Someone in your life may be acting this way towards you, or you may be gaining a bad reputation as a cold-hearted person based on your recent actions. Realign your priorities and deal fairly with those around you.
Visual Description
A richly colored hummingbird perches along the hilt of a vertical sword, its feathers blue, green and yellow and its long bill extending outward. Two flowers, one pink and one yellow, nestle at the base of the bird amid golden filigree that wraps the sword. The background is a deep star-speckled cosmos with faint cloud-like wisps, and the blade appears translucent and luminous. The card title "QUEEN OF SWORDS" is printed at the bottom.
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