The Tarot: Queen of Swords
The Queen of Swords, from the Rider-Waite Tarot deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith
Until just recently I knew nothing of the Tarot. Apart from partaking in an annual reading or seeking out extra guidance for life’s events.
I had the impression that Tarot readers had a superpower and that to know how to read the cards required a kind of initiation.
The Tarot I now understand is somewhat like the Kybalion. The cards are there for anyone who is open to listening to them, you just have to be aware of the cues being sent to you.
It is a kind of initiation when you receive your first pack. At least it felt that way for me. My mother handed down a pack of hers - she is an incredible reader, by the way - and so began my journey into learning the Tarot.
During isolation I’ve had extra time for meditation and so decided to incorporate study into this. I’ve been pulling out four cards at a time, and studying them.
Completely randomly, a few will pop up more regularly than others but I’ve found it’s a good way of noticing patterns and linking them all to life events.
I wanted to share with you now, a card at a time my interpretations of the cards, starting with one that really stuck out as relevant for current days.
As we’re currently in Virgo season, I present to you…
The Queen of Swords
This card represents the qualities of Virgo but also Air signs such as Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. It represents being able to see past any emotional ups and downs by rationally thinking why our emotions cause us to feel the way we do.
The Queen of Swords is one of only two cards in the suit of swords which is upright, all the others are at an angle, implying skewed thoughts.
The Queen of Swords to me represents a woman who has mastered her emotions or who doesn’t invest too much in something she knows won’t serve her. She is far too responsible to worry about the small things.
It is a card for reminding you to look at at your current situation and past actions. Be aware of those who approach you and any opportunities coming towards you that may encourage bad choices. She reminds you, don’t repeat old habits and patterns that will cause you to be held back.
She is cautious and loves to observe before committing to anything. The past has taught her to tread carefully. She’s done her study and will become a master of whatever she chooses to work on.
In terms of relationships, when this card comes up it can suggest having a cautious attitude to love and wanting to fully understand a person before settling.
She is not afraid of being alone, being successfully independent she is able to give herself all the pleasure she desires as she understands her own needs.
She is supportive, wise and wants to see us succeed, encouraging us to think clearly.
When the card shows up reversed it represent drama, narrow-mindedness and perfectionism. As the sword is upside down it then represents skewed thinking, and hindering our powers for good.
The card reversed reminds us that it is time to step aside from the drama and realise our potential that can benefit not only ourselves, but others as well.
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below if you’d like to add anymore important details about this card, or just want to share some love.