Upright keywords
Intelligent, independent, graceful, honest, direct
Reversed keywords
Guarded, strong willed, solemn, bitterGuarded, strong willed, solemn, bitter
As the old saying goes
If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much room.
Element
Air
Queen of Swords description
This Queen’s throne is high up in the clouds, on top of a hill. This is a sign of her high perspective. Her high IQ if you will. Not to mention her sharp sword, held straight up and down.The butterflies on her crown represent transformative thought, and that she can be a bit flighty. The angels adorning her throne are divine influence. The prayer bead bracelet around her wrist is frayed because she cut the ties that bind her. Her countenance is severe, she is no stranger to sorrow.
Upright meaning
In whatever situation or decision you face, the best thing to do is set clear boundaries and communicate expectations. This is no time to let emotions get the best of you. This Queen is a sign you may be dealing with embarrassment, grief, widowhood, sterility, or separation of some kind. If you lead from the head rather than the heart, you’ll be able to sort through the facts without all of the melodrama. You have high expectations about how you would like to be treated. You are always ready to listen to the perspectives of others, but in the end you tend to make up your own mind. You seek the truth. Your directness and quickness may intimidate others, but once they get to know the real you, they realize that you have a soft and vulnerable side.
Reversed meaning
This is a warning sign that you boldness and directness may be pushing people away. Emotions may be distorting the situation at hand. While you certainly should not let emotions get in the way of your thinking, you also do not want to alienate your team. Stick to the facts. Well thought out analysis, equitableness, and attention to details will serve you well. Make it about the problem, not about the people. This Queen will not hesitate to avoid rocking the boat, but she will set a clear path and encourage others to get on board. This can also be a sign that someone in the ranks is being deceitful and there is resentment or malice in one or more of your relationships.
Queen of Swords quote
“When you come to the edge of all that you know, you must believe one of two things: There will be ground to stand. Or you will grow wings to fly.” O.R. Melling
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