If you have the Queen of swords As you read, prepare yourself for an energy that is sharp, honest, intellectual, truthful and gets to the heart of the matter.
The Queen follows the Knight, and although the Knight of Swords also has the same sharpness and humor, he has not yet fully mastered his impulses. The Queen of Swords does. She takes this energy, internalizes it, and then methodically applies it to life itself.
While the King of Swords expresses the highest form of the Suit of Swords and has mastered its energy, the Queen is more subtle in the way she expresses herself. The energy of the King is visible to everyone. The Queen’s is not.
The Queen of Swords is best known for one characteristic: honesty.
There is no way around it with this queen. She gets to the heart of the matter: feelings come second to the truth. This is what this queen is like; we wouldn’t have her any other way.
What does the queen of swords mean?
The Queen of Swords can have different meanings:
- Honestly
- Prior to
- Avoid lies
- Sharp
- Astute
- Can quickly assess a situation or person
- Recognizes hidden motives
- Gets to the heart of the matter
- Straightforward
- No nonsense
- Experienced
- Is not self-righteous
- Realist
What does the Queen of Swords mean in a reading about love and relationships?
In a relationship reading, the Queen of Swords brings honesty, candor and sometimes the painful truth.
If this card is drawn in the position of how someone feels about you, it means that he or she feels the need to be open and honest with you. They want to put all their cards on the table and let you know what’s what.
If this card is drawn because of how someone sees you, it means that he or she sees you as having the qualities that the Queen of Swords has. They see you as honest, astute, sharp and wise.
As for what someone wants to happen between you, this card indicates that he or she wants open and honest communication between you. There is no fussing over words. They want to know where they stand or let them know where they stand.
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What does the Queen of Swords mean in a career reading?
In a career reading, the Queen of Swords indicates that a career is coming that will utilize your powers of observation and candor.
This can be a customer-facing role, where you deal with customers or clients. The Queen of Swords is also an excellent indicator for a career in law.
The Queen of Swords can also indicate someone in your life who has Queen of Swords qualities and who will help you move up the career ladder. They may tell you things you don’t want to hear, but their goal is to help you in the long run.
What about the Queen of Swords as an obstacle?
The energy of the Queen of Swords becomes difficult to deal with as an obstacle card. Is there someone in your life at hard or at critical? Is there a lack of empathy or kindness in expressing the truth?
Could this apply to you?
As an obstacle card, the energies of the Queen of Swords are blocked. This may mean that there is dishonesty or a lack of communication in some areas of your life.
The Queen of Swords warns as an obstacle that there is an imbalance in communication and a lack of transparency and candor.
What about the reverse queen of swords?
As a reversed card, the energies of the Queen of Swords turn upside down.
Instead of truth, honesty and candor, the Queen of Swords becomes dishonest and hides the truth or runs from it.
The reversed Queen of Swords can be vengeful, malicious or gossipy. As a reversed card, the Queen of Swords indicates bitterness, perhaps a person who has not had things go their way, causing them to sink into bitter behavior and possibly a jealous mentality.
As a reversed card we see the positive energies of the Queen of Swords turning negative. We see a person or situation where lies and deception are clearly visible; Very often there is a reluctance to change this.
To turn the energies of the reversed Queen of Swords back to positive, some soul searching and a real Tower moment may be necessary to get things back on track.
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How to make the Queen of Swords work for you
The energy of Queen of Swords can be harnessed using affirmations that allow you to pick up this energy and apply it in your life.
Affirmations such as:
- I value honesty and truth in everything I see
- I look beyond the surface and get to the heart of it
- I will succeed while remaining true to myself
- I’m not afraid to express my opinion
These affirmations that you repeat to yourself daily will help you harness this energy and make it work for you.
Meditating with the Queen of Swords can also be a wonderful way to better understand this energy. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and imagine the Queen of Swords. Imagine her energy seeping into you as you tap into your inner self – a self that values honesty, truth and trust.
The Queen of Swords: The Truth Teller
The Queen of Swords is not always the easiest energy to deal with, but it is one of the most rewarding.
As painful as the truth can be sometimes, we all have to face it if we want to grow and become the best of who we are.
In her noble and honorable way, the Queen of Swords exemplifies this energy of truth. She is the friend who will tell you that your partner is unfaithful, regardless of the consequences. She is the teacher who tells the students without hesitation that they can and will do better and indicates where exactly they are falling short.
The challenge of the Queen of Swords is to combine gentle empathy with honest truth. When such a balance is achieved, she becomes a truly valued friend and a tremendous force for good in this world.
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