Minor Arcana · Swords
Queen of Swords
Element · airthought, conflict, clarity
Clear sight — the one who has known sorrow and will not lie about it.
The image
A queen on a sky-throne raises a sword upright, her other hand open.
Queen of Swords upright meaning
Upright, the Queen of Swords points to clear-eyed truth, discernment, directness, experience.
- clear-eyed truth
- discernment
- directness
- experience
Queen of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, the Queen of Swords leans toward coldness, harsh judgement, isolation by intellect.
- coldness
- harsh judgement
- isolation by intellect
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Queen of Swords tarot card mean?
- Clear sight — the one who has known sorrow and will not lie about it.
- What does the Queen of Swords mean upright?
- Upright, the Queen of Swords points to clear-eyed truth, discernment, directness, experience.
- What does the Queen of Swords mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Queen of Swords leans toward coldness, harsh judgement, isolation by intellect.