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The Queen of Swords
The Queen of the Thrones of Air
Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Water of Air
Key Words for Tarot card - Queen of Swords
- Cuts to the chase
- Perceptive
- Organised
- Quick thinker
The personality of the queen of swords combines the positive energy of the air element of the suit of swords with the inward focus and intentions of a queen. You can always count on her to tell you exactly how it is to be. Above all else she admires brutal honesty, and she lives by her commitment to being truthful to self and others. Lies, games and tricks are of no interest to her, but she is not easy to fool. She is experienced in the ways of the world, good as well as the bad. The queen of swords can size up a situation very quickly. She understands human follies, but never doesn't condemn it. She knows when cow manure is being thrown around the place and simply finds clever ways around it. She prefers being very straightforward and direct in her actions. Her observations are candid, but never hurtful. In fact, this queen has a delightfully great sense of humor. She likes a good laugh and always has a witty comeback ready-to-hand. She knows that life isn't meant to be taken too seriously. The queen of swords is very refreshing in her candor and lack of pretense.
In Tarot readings, the tarot queen of swords asks you to feel and think as she does. For example: Are you being totally honest with yourself? (Check this one first!) Do you see the humor in the current situation? Are you getting right to the point? Have you figured out what is really going on in there? Are you letting yourself to be fooled?
This queen can also represent a woman or even a man who is like her, or an atmosphere of direct and honest communication. In a Tarot reading, she tells you that her special energies have a profound meaning for you at this time. Allow yourself to be inspired by this Queen in whichever form she appears in your life.