Queen of Swords
Upright Meaning
Widowhood, female sadness and embarrassment, absence, sterility, mourning, privation, separation.
Reversed Meaning
Malice, bigotry, artifice, prudery, bale, deceit.
Description
Her right hand raises the weapon vertically and the hilt rests on an arm of her royal chair the left hand is extended, the arm raised her countenance is severe but chastened; it suggests familiarity with sorrow. It does not represent mercy, and, her sword notwithstanding, she is scarcely a symbol of power.
In Yes or No Reading
The Queen of Swords is a card of steadfastness and direct communication. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the Queen of Swords, the answer is YES. Say exactly what you mean and trust in your understanding of the situation.