# QUEEN OF SWORDS The Queen of Swords sits in profile atop her stone throne, carved with angels, butterflies, and two crescent moons. Her crown is also made of butterflies, symbolizing transformation and rebirth. Her robe is patterned with clouds, connecting her to the air element. She gazes steadily forward, illustrating her firm demeanor. In one hand, a sword is pointed toward the sky, exhibiting justice, truth, and clarity. Her other hand is raised as if receiving something or imparting wisdom to others. A single black bird flies overhead, symbolizing messengers and independence. The small river flowing in the background suggests that she’s in tune with her emotions but rules primarily from an unemotional place. Sitting in the clouds, the Queen of Swords has a clear, unbiased view of what is happening around her. ## 키워드 **정방향 (Upright):** Direct, independent, honest, meticulous, communicative, to the point, fair, encouraging, clear boundaries, big picture view, logical, rigorous, sharp-witted, hard exterior due to past pain, head over heart **역방향 (Reversed):** Harsh, unforgiving, perfectionist, cold-hearted, jaded, lack of communication, dependent, spiteful, poor boundaries, overly critical of self, heart over head ## BEGINNINGS ### 정방향 (Upright) You’ve gone through quite a transformation recently. You are stepping into the next phase of life having experienced pain and you are closed off emotionally. Painful transformation has paved the way for you to emerge anew, as the butterflies on the Queen’s throne and crown suggest. **실천 사항 (Action):** Continue on your path and stick to your boundaries along the way. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The pain you’ve been through has left you feeling pessimistic, even bitter and jaded. It’s hard to see how things can get better. **실천 사항 (Action):** Try for a moment to take an unbiased look at where you are right now. Things probably aren’t as bad as they seem! ## CAREER ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords asks you to see the bigger picture where you work. Try not to get too caught up or focused on the small, stressful things. She can also represent receiving guidance or constructive criticism from a wiser co-worker or mentor regarding your work. **실천 사항 (Action):** Remember the big picture moving forward. Take to heart the guidance you receive. ### 역방향 (Reversed) There’s miscommunication at work, leading to frustration and not getting your message across in the most aligned manner. **실천 사항 (Action):** Do your best to remedy miscommunications—be clear and direct. This card also reminds you not to get caught up nitpicking your work in a perfectionist manner! ## MONEY ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords asks you to take a clear and honest look at your financial situation or your money mind-set. **실천 사항 (Action):** Identify where things are off or not the greatest. Work toward improving them. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You either haven’t been making the most clear-headed and objective financial decisions, or the reversed Queen of Swords indicates that you’re about to act as such. **실천 사항 (Action):** Now isn’t the time to be making large financial commitments. Get a second opinion and wait a while to see if your mind-set or opinion changes. Go over all details carefully. ## LOVE ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords is an independent woman. She doesn’t need a partner to feel fulfilled. This card can represent breakups or feeling as if you’re growing apart from your partner. If single, you likely don’t feel a strong need for partnership at the moment. **실천 사항 (Action):** A card of boundaries, the Queen of Swords reminds you to remain clear and firm on your boundaries within your relationships. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The reversed Queen of Swords isn’t a great card to pull for relationships. She can represent overly clingy, toxic, or manipulative relationships, or your partner being closed off emotionally. It can represent a perfectionist mind-set regarding a potential partner. **실천 사항 (Action):** If communicating with your partner isn’t getting through, it may be time to build your cocoon and start your next transformation (aka, adios, partner). ## FRIENDS & FAMILY ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords can represent an older friend or family member you turn to for advice. She’s truthful, unbiased and quick-witted. This card can also suggest someone thinking they’re doing you a favor by “telling it like it is,” but in the end their brutal honesty has caused you to build up walls. **실천 사항 (Action):** Seek the guidance of your Queen of Swords, if necessary. Stand firm in your boundaries with others. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The reversed Queen of Swords suggests manipulation or represents the archetype of the absent mother. This card can also signify feeling harshly judged by a friend or family member. **실천 사항 (Action):** Know that not everyone needs to understand where you are. It’s only important that you do. ## HEALTH ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords has trouble expressing emotion. You’ve been bottling up stress or anxiety and it’s taking a toll on your mental health. You likely feel ashamed or embarrassed, and you are hesitant to ask for help. **실천 사항 (Action):** First off, you do not need to go through tough times alone! Ask for help. Second, look into ways of releasing energy, such as mindful movement or art. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The need to be perfect has you ignoring or repressing health concerns. This card can also suggest feeling especially cloudy-minded or scatterbrained. **실천 사항 (Action):** Take time to slow down and silence the continual brain chatter. Meditation and a new creative outlet will be helpful ways to regain your mental focus. ## HIGHER GUIDANCE ### 정방향 (Upright) There’s a tough decision you need to make and you’re seeing both sides (the double-edged sword). The constant wrestling back and forth is giving you whiplash! **실천 사항 (Action):** You’re being guided to lead slightly more with rational thought than emotion. What does the bigger picture look like? If you take your emotions out of it, what’s the rational conclusion? Try looking at things from the perspective of an unbiased outsider. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Pain has caused you to put the “closed” sign in the window of your heart and you’re shutting others out. Your need to protect yourself is coming off as cold to those around you. **실천 사항 (Action):** Practice the affirmation, “It is safe to feel. It is safe to be me.” The reversed Queen of Swords asks you to break down the walls and let others in. Feeling emotions means you’re moving through them to the other side. ## OUTCOME ### 정방향 (Upright) The Queen of Swords suggests a fair and honest outcome. This card can also suggest that your journey will lead you on a significant transformation. **실천 사항 (Action):** Try to embody the qualities of the Queen as you move forward: truthful, intelligent, discerning. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The reversed Queen of Swords warns that you’re repeating past mistakes or you’re potentially too emotionally driven and that will end up in making poor decisions. **실천 사항 (Action):** Work to embody the justice and truth of the Queen of Swords as you move forward.