Queen of Swords: Tarot Card Meaning

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Queen of Swords tarot card, 1909 artwork by Pamela Colman Smith

Minor Arcana · Swords

Queen of Swords

Element: Air

Upright

independence, honesty, clear judgment

The Queen raises her sword with an open hand, seeing clearly and speaking truthfully. Set boundaries with grace.

Reversed

coldness, bitterness, harsh words

Past hurt may be hardening into coldness. Let truth and kindness live together.

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Card artwork by Pamela Colman Smith, 1909. Public domain.