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QUEEN OF SWORDS

HONEST ASTUTE FORTHRIGHT WITTY EXPERIENCED

Actions

HONEST

faces the truth, even if unpleasant

is upfront with everyone

likes everything on the table

plays by the rules

avoids lies and deception

Reversed

Early Phase: You are thinking about being more honest. Someone who plays by the rules may become involved. A truthful mood may be developing.

Late Phase: You are less willing to face the truth. Someone who is a straight-shooter may become important. A mood of openness is ending.

ASTUTE

sizes up a situation quickly

understands hidden motives and desires

is difficult to fool, trick, or con

figures out the unspoken rules and agendas

is quick on the uptake

Reversed

Early Phase: You are becoming more astute. Someone quick on the uptake may be called in. A savvy mood may be developing.

Late Phase: You are losing touch with the hidden agendas. A shrewd person has been removed. A mood of dirty tricks is ending.

FORTHRIGHT

is direct and open in all dealings

gets to the heart of the matter

acts without pretense or guile

is straightforward and no-nonsense

can be candid when necessary

Reversed

Early Phase: You are becoming more candid and open. A no-nonsense individual may play a role. A straightforward mood may be developing.

Late Phase: You are less willing to be forthright. A guileless person has been removed. A mood of transparency is ending.

WITTY

has a delightful sense of humor

diffuses awkward situations with a funny remark

never takes anything too seriously

laughs at everything, including him- or herself

Reversed

Early Phase: You are beginning to display your sense of humor. Someone witty who likes to joke may enter the picture. A mood of fun may be developing.

Late Phase: You are less willing to joke around. A fun-loving companion is no longer close. A mood of lightheartedness is ending.

EXPERIENCED

has seen and done it all

has strength due to life's hard knocks

is free of self-righteous judgments

has realistic expectations

Reversed

Early Phase: You are becoming more experienced. Someone who knows the ropes is in the wings. A mood of realistic expectations is developing.

Late Phase: You are losing faith in your skills. An old hand has been shown the door. A tough-minded mood is ending.

Description

The personality of the Queen of Swords combines the positive air energy of the Swords suit with the inward focus of a Queen. You can always count on her to tell you exactly how it is. Above all else she admires honesty, and she lives by her commitment to being truthful. Lies, tricks, and games are of no interest to her, but she's not easy to fool. She is experienced in the ways of the world, good and bad.

The Queen of Swords can size up a situation quickly. She understands human folly, but doesn't condemn it. She knows when cow manure is being thrown around and simply finds clever ways around it. She prefers being straightforward and direct. Her observations are candid, but never hurtful. In fact, this Queen has a delightful 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 refreshing in her candor and lack of pretense.

In readings, the Queen of Swords asks you to think and feel as she does. For example: Are you being completely honest? (Check this one first!) Do you see the humor in the situation? Are you getting right to the point? Have you figured out what's really going on? Are you letting yourself be fooled?

This Queen can also represent a man or woman in your life who is like her, or an atmosphere of honest, direct communication. In a reading, she tells you that her special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let yourself be inspired by this Queen in whatever form she appears in your life.

Court Card Pairs

The Queen of Swords can form a pair with any other court card. Compare the ranks and suits of the two cards to see what such a pair might mean.