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Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords

Swords

Essence

I am the queen who rules with clear sight. In my image, I sit enthroned among the clouds, sword raised vertical in my right hand, left hand extended as if both receiving and directing. Butterflies and birds adorn my throne and crown - transformation and thought. My face is stern but not cruel. I have seen much, and I see clearly. I do not soften truth for comfort.

Upright

Themes: Independence, clear perception, direct communication, boundaries, truth-telling, impartiality, wisdom through pain.

I speak with the voice of clear perception. I am about independence, direct communication, boundaries maintained. When I appear, I announce that clarity is available - but it may be sharp. I tell truths others avoid. I maintain boundaries others blur. If you come to me for comfort, look elsewhere. If you come for truth, sit down. **Themes:** Independence, clear perception, direct communication, boundaries, truth-telling, impartiality, wisdom through pain.

Reversed

Themes: Cruelty, coldness, bitterness, harsh judgment, or: clouded thinking, poor boundaries, inability to communicate clearly.

I speak of clarity corrupted or truth weaponized. Either perception has become cruel judgment, directness has become cruelty, or you've lost your clear sight entirely. My reversed message asks: is your truth serving wisdom, or is it a sword used to wound? **Themes:** Cruelty, coldness, bitterness, harsh judgment, or: clouded thinking, poor boundaries, inability to communicate clearly.