Tarot Arcana Queen of Swords: Smart and Lonely

Description: a woman sits on a throne, holding a sword in her right hand. There are cumulus clouds in the sky. The difference with the King of Swords arcana is mainly that the Queen sits in profile, not full face.

The main meanings of the card in the upright position:
1. a woman who has achieved success through hard work;
2. self-control, strong will;
3. insight;
4. a good advisor;
5. suppression of emotions (sadness);
6. willingness to learn;
7. thoughtful response;
8. flexible behavior in business negotiations;
9. value freedom;
10. wealth of ideas and creative curiosity;
11. need for equality with a partner;
12. sarcasm;
13. loneliness, widowhood, deprivation, hunger, poverty;
14. career, ambitions;
15. not the best time for a love relationship;
16. a smart elderly woman.

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:
1. an exaggerated desire to control everything;
2. using your abilities to harm people;
3. disrespect for the law;
4. delusion;
5. intolerance;
6. fanaticism;
7. betrayal;
8. complaints, pettiness, deceit, vindictiveness;
9. tears, grief;
10. angry woman;
11. clever secret enemy;
12. despotism;
13. self-pity;
14. mourning.

Sibyl, Lady or Mistress of Swords.

A woman in royal clothes, wearing a crown and holding a sword. In some versions of the cards, her costume is complemented by certain details of knightly armor: a shield, shoulder pads, armlets. The sky on the card is covered with cumulus clouds rising at the horizon: cool, windless, rain is possible.

This card symbolizes a woman who has taken a strong position in life. She is a wonderful wife and mother. She is loved and respected by her colleagues at work and, perhaps, in social activities: she is cramped within her four walls, she seeks and finds application for her abilities. True, she was able to achieve this only at the cost of hard work and overcoming many obstacles. But now she has gained experience and knows how to use it.

In the upright position, it can mean an explanation, clarification of a situation, as well as complete control over oneself, one's reactions and actions, which in practice usually means the success of the planned business.

In the inverted position — an exaggerated desire to control everything, which leads precisely to the loss of control over the situation, and thereby to losses and even hardships.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: The Queen of Air surveys her domain. In her right hand she holds a raised sword, and with her left she seems to beckon her subjects to her. The Queen looks stern and severe, as if she is suppressing her sadness, but not in a judgmental manner. Clouds are gathering in the sky, and a lone bird flies high above. Several cypress trees can be seen in the distance. The Queen's crown and the foot of her throne are decorated with images of butterflies and sylphs, which represent Air. Elements: Water — Air.

EXPLANATION: The Queen is insightful and confident in her actions, and she is also a good advisor. However, she is sad, as if she had become a widow or lost a child. Pulling this card means that you suppress your emotions and surrender to the power of your intellect. You have experienced some kind of grief or failure, but are now gradually transforming this negative experience into something much more positive.

REVERSED MEANING: You tend to be deceptive in your actions, as you understand human nature well and use your abilities to harm people.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: You want to transform sadness into wisdom, but in doing so, you allow your intellect to suppress your emotions. You must give free rein to your intuition in your approach to life.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying» )

The Queen of Swords is the feminine manifestation of the element of air. She personifies intelligence, openness, independence, fantasy and resourcefulness. This is an expression of our ability to solve problems with the help of logic, to ascend to ever higher levels of knowledge, without getting lost in the face of an influx of ideas and doubts. In contrast to the previous image of the Queen of Swords as an «evil woman», at best a widow, we now see her as a woman (or the feminine in a man) who frees herself from dependence through the power of her mind. Only in some cases do we see the negative side of this card: it is most often the «snow queen», whose external attractiveness hides cold calculation and almost insurmountable alienation.

WORK: Here the Queen of Swords indicates a willingness to learn and to perceive everything new with open eyes, a thoughtful and precise reaction and an intelligent, independent and flexible behavior in business negotiations. In addition, it shows that we value our freedom too much to sacrifice it for a prestigious or highly paid job, and will immediately leave if its conditions cease to satisfy us or we are offered something better.

CONSCIOUSNESS: On the level of consciousness, this card primarily speaks of a wealth of ideas, creative curiosity and a willingness to learn new things, but at the same time about the strength and clarity of mind, allowing us to realize our dependence on anyone or anything — and to free ourselves. Thus, this card always indicates some important process, indicating the awakening of consciousness and the beginning of true knowledge of oneself.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In this area, the Queen of Swords also signifies our awareness of ourselves and the meaning of our relationships with another person. Most often, this is expressed in an attempt to look at these relationships as if «from the outside» in order to understand them and formulate (at least for ourselves) everything that does not suit us or worries us. This is a period when we especially need equality with our partner and, perhaps, begin to act more decisively due to the acquisition of inner freedom. One way or another, the card shows that we will no longer tolerate certain things; in some cases, this protest takes the form of coldness, subtle or even caustic irony.

Queen in Tarot

The Queen can represent either a real woman in your life or different aspects of your personality. Queens represent mothers and often symbolize mature women with some authority or personal power. Queens can also represent men who have feminine traits, including a love of nature, caring, love for children, etc. Queens are much less likely to represent situations than Pages and Kings. In a reading, Queens can also represent a new level of understanding or awareness. Two or more Queens in a reading predict an important meeting between several women.

Queen of Swords Upright

Key Words and Phrases: Strong will. Sharp mind. Sarcasm. Autonomy. Ambition. High intelligence. Analytical skills. Detachment. Guided by reason rather than feelings. Sensitivity. Keen insight. Fair judgment. Correct decisions. Communication. Learning. Professional advice. Independence. Iron logic. Decisiveness. Desire to make a career. Good advice. Diplomacy. Professional skills. Tangible help. Responsibility for your actions. Widowhood. Loneliness. I was not born yesterday.

Situation and advice: This card is well characterized by the expression «by itself». Autonomy, detachment and independence are the main key concepts for it. It is time for you to be responsible for your own actions and to find out your true desires and needs. During the period of loneliness, you learned to be independent. Your sharp mind and sense of justice helped you achieve a good position. You are much more interested in career and ambitions than in simple human emotions. Your heightened sense of discrimination helps you separate the wheat from the chaff. You may have been in contact with a woman who has experienced grief. If your question was about love, now is not the best time for it. This card warns that your focus on cold, rational thoughts is dulling your emotions.

People: A parent who is currently distant and not involved in your life. A woman who has experienced grief and has withdrawn into herself. A calm, balanced and collected person. Someone who has experienced loss or hardship. An educated, witty woman with an analytical mind. A businesswoman who can stand up for herself. A woman who gives advice (doctor, lawyer, etc.). A female teacher. A woman who is technical by nature. A woman in education. A journalist. A judge. A divorced woman or widow. A woman who has no children. A woman who has been through suffering but remains strong and courageous. An intelligent woman who is able to see a situation from the outside and manipulate it for her own purposes. A strong-willed, ambitious, but cold woman. An idealistic woman with progressive thoughts. A woman with a humanitarian mindset. A woman who values ​​prestige and success. A woman who builds her career and pays little attention to her personal life.

Queen of Swords Reversed

Key words and phrases: Misusing your intellect and vocabulary. Disrespect for the law. Delusion. Sarcasm. Intimidation. Intolerance. Fanaticism. Complaining. Betrayal. Retribution. Manipulation. Resentment. Emotional blackmail. Unreliability. Severity. Lack of scrupulousness. Pettiness. Lack of prospects. Excessive intellectuality. Narrow-mindedness. Gossip. Malicious lies. Prejudice. Condemnation. Deception. Cunning. Rumors. Bad news. Vindictiveness. Cruelty. Loss. Coldness. Insincerity. Grief. Unhappiness. Complaints. Loneliness. Tears. When trouble comes, open the gates. «Mirror, mirror, who is the fairest of them all?»

Situation and advice: Perhaps a domineering and vindictive woman is secretly trying to discredit you, preventing you from taking the position you deserve. Hard times should not make you bitter and deprive you of positive emotions. Perhaps someone who disrespects your feelings is trying to force you to do as he pleases. Perhaps you are facing the wrath of a woman you once neglected or treated unfairly.

People: An angry woman who feels deceived or neglected. A spiteful gossip. Opposing you (often secretly) is a scheming, vindictive woman who is prone to behind-the-scenes intrigue. A woman who has become bitter and embittered as a result of hardships or emotional losses. A woman who has some prejudices, spreads gossip, undermines authority. People who let others down and who cannot be trusted. People who distort the facts to their advantage. Those who feel like they are outside the law. A clever, eloquent secret enemy who never engages in open combat.

The meaning and inner sense of the Queen of Swords Arcana

Interpretation in the upright position:

• Widowhood, Deprivation, Absence, Hunger, Infertility, Poverty, Poverty, Emptiness, Vacancy, Unoccupied.
• Lazy, Free.

Other meanings of the Queen of Swords Tarot in the upright position:

• an elderly woman, insight, independence
• sadness, mourning, bitter experience, breakup

The Queen of Swords Tarot represents an elderly woman with a sharp mind, very insightful, most often she has a profession related to intellectual activity (law, teaching), and a fairly high position. She can help the Client precisely within the framework of her specialty. Possessing an extremely strong sense of independence, self-confidence, and dedication to her work, the Queen of Swords Tarot is usually single or divorced.

Reversed interpretation:

• An evil woman.
• Cunning, Malice, Roguery, Subtlety, Cunning, Playfulness, Hypocrisy, Hypocrisy.

Other meanings of the reversed Queen of Swords tarot:

• hatred of people, misanthropy, a picky critic, malice, anger, bitterness, indifference
• a malicious and spiteful woman who can cause you great harm, she is cruel and ruthless
• a malicious woman in power, causing harm, a tendency to start quarrels
• malice, fanaticism, deceit, pretense, mistrust, self-pity, cruelty, intolerance
• a situation that will bring great misfortune or cause a feeling of awkwardness and shame

The Queen of Swords Tarot, represented by the unworthy card, is vindictive, critical and despotic. She is characterized by hatred of people (probably due to failures in her personal life). She is in opposition to the Client, especially in the professional sphere, and he should be careful with her.

The card indicates an attractive but very evil woman, a symbol of cunning and intrigue. A dangerous enemy.

If the Questioner is a man, he is strongly advised not to establish, if possible, any personal relationship with this woman.

If the prediction is made for a woman, this card indicates betrayal by the one she considered a friend.

If this card does not personify a specific person, then this is an indication of severe loss and sadness, separation and deprivation, widowhood and mourning.

Inner meaning

Like the King, the Queen of Swords Tarot has power and authority, and the intention to use them to achieve her own goals. To the questioner, she may be perceived as a woman who is malicious, domineering, and spiteful. If the Queen of Swords Tarot does not represent a specific personality, then it is a symbol of widowhood, personal loss, an emotionally destructive situation. (Note that the King represents physical danger, the Queen — emotional danger.)

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