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Minor Arcana · Suit of Swords · Queen

Queen of Swords

Upright: clarity, independence, honesty, perception. Reversed: coldness, harshness, bitterness, isolation.

Queen of Swords — the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot card
Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909

Queen of Swords upright meaning

  • clarity
  • independence
  • honesty
  • perception

You see people and situations clearly, and your read is usually right. Speak your truth directly this week and trust your own judgement, you don't need permission to think for yourself.

Queen of Swords reversed meaning

  • coldness
  • harshness
  • bitterness
  • isolation

That clear sight has turned cold, and honesty comes out as judgement that pushes people away. Watch the sharp tongue this week, being right doesn't mean being cruel, and bitterness only isolates you.

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Arcana
Minor
Suit
Swords
Rank
Queen (13)
Deck
Rider–Waite–Smith

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