The Card of the Day: The Queen of Swords (Reversed)
“Watch how you are communicating.”
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The Queen of Swords symbolizes bringing order to chaos through discipline and boundaries. She is also an archetype that does not apologize for her right to have a "place at the table." The Queen of Swords stands up to bullies and societal pressures. She questions the legitimacy of structures and rules that do not make logical sense. She keeps an eagle eye on maintaining her strength, integrity, and personal authority at all times.
Are you uncomfortable with setting up boundaries with others because you might look "mean?" Is your career or life path in harmony with your authentic self? Is it difficult for you to stand up to the pressures of what others think you should be or do?
The Queen of Swords gets a lot of bad press. This is because she is not a docile, submissive, objectified woman. She is too powerful to be minimized by mindless societal roles and conventions. She uses her sword to cut through the "BS" of others' assumptions about how she should act, and what she should be. She knows that if she bows down to the demands of what others want her to be, she is selling herself out. She keeps boundaries in place because this is how people and organizations become healthy and grow. She is a master of transforming the energy from victimhood to personal power (look at her butterfly crown). She commands respect because she respects herself first.
Even in this day and age, our society still has a problem with seeing women in strong leadership roles. Early on we are taught that women should be "likable" and "selfless," rather than strong, powerful, and ambitious. Women who embody the energy of the Queen of Swords are sometimes ostracized, despised, and ridiculed for no other reason than: "I just think she's a B#%*@." However, some of the best rulers history ever produced were strong women like Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt, Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.
Today embrace your personal authority, strength, and power. To achieve this you may need to be more self-disciplined or create some much needed boundaries. It's important to speak up to solve present issues and problems. You are strong and capable. Banish any "victim thinking."
Do not apologize for your strength, power, or authentic self. Own it.
When the Queen of Swords appears reversed she warns that you need to be carfeul about how you are communicating with others. Boundaries and self respect are important, but equally important is respecting the feelings of those around you. The Queen of Swords reversed can indicate a “sharp tongue,” and warns against speaking harshly and without tact.
Your words are very powerful. They have the power to lift others up, or cut them to shreds. Today, use your voice to speak up for yourself, but with respectfulness. Allow others to leave the table with their dignity in tact. Creating boundaries for yourself does not give you the right to violate the boundaries of respect every human being deserves. Speak with your best voice today. Use it to build others up, create healthy boundaries, and to bring clarity to miscommunications. Avoid using your voice as a weapon to inject toxicity into loving relationships. Forgive and let live. Be your best voice.
*Queen of Swords (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Queen of Swords reversed is not the type of person you want to cross. She (or he) may “keep score” and try to catch others in every inconstancy to fuel her ever raging righteous indignation. This person may have a chip on their shoulder and can be difficult to get close to.
Long Term Partnership
The Queen of Swords reversed alerts people to any harsh communication they are engaging in. This card can also represent arguments in relationships where bitter words are exchanged. This card warns not to eviscerate another to prove a point. This card can also advise you to find a healthy outlet for anger or irritation that can arise in relationships.
Seeking Romance
If the Queen of Swords reversed represents you, she warns you not to become too isolated from others. If you’ve been hurt or disappointed in the past, you may feel tempted to shut others out. Boundaries are important, but you need to allow for vulnerability and connection. Give others the benefit of the doubt before arriving at a conclusion.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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