Minor Arcana · Swords · Q
Queen of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Swords
- Rank
- Queen
- Element
- Air
- Yes or no
- Maybe · Reversed: No
Upright meaning
Clear-headedness · independence · honesty
You see the facts squarely without being swayed by emotion. Drawing clear lines helps.
Reversed meaning
Coldness · sharp tongue · isolation
Too much coldness pushes people away. Even the right words need the right delivery.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
- ReversedNoThe card says it won't be easy as things stand.
What the suit means — Swords
Swords are the suit of air. They stand for thoughts and words, judgment, conflict and decisions.
What the court card means — Queen
The Queen is the one who holds. She understands and nurtures the suit's power from within, with maturity.
The 14 Swords
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.