Queen of Swords

Her feelings run deep, but she keeps them in check so that her intellect can lead — severe and even-handed. She weighs things in the light of facts and reason, never letting sentimentality steer her away from a fair outcome. If this card is about you, it asks you to think for yourself, get to the point, and call things what they are. Her perception is uncanny and almost impossible to fool; her words can be feared, yet they're respected for their plain honesty. She may also point to a strong woman in your life — someone with whom it pays to be direct and straightforward. Keeping your feet on the ground and putting your full intellect to work is your surest path to a solution.

Love

This may point to a powerful woman who shapes your life, whether for good or as an obstacle. Watch the urge to be too blunt when you speak your mind, and dare to let a little more of your feelings show.

Work

There may be an unbending boss or business partner who either helps you or stands in your way; with her, you'll need a rock-solid case. This isn't the time to speak out of turn — make your points calmly and carefully.

Money

A good omen if you lean on logic and common sense rather than following hunches. Keep a close eye on every expense, and don't go soft on those who come to you for money.

Health

Bottling up your emotions takes a toll on the body and eventually turns into real ailments; let yourself feel, little by little. Pick your battles and don't burn out fighting them all.

Spirituality

Don't neglect your deeper side just because you'd rather not show what you feel. There are answers on the subtler plane too, and an essential part of you lives there; turn inward a little more.

Reversed, the Queen of Swords signals that you're acting from emotion, leading with the heart before the head, which leaves you fragile and easy to manipulate. Your judgment is clouded and biased, and others may take advantage of that softness; it's time to detach from what you feel and anchor yourself in the facts. At her harshest, she shows bitterness and resentment — a cold heart that runs roughshod over others and pushes people away. She can also make you stubborn and walled up inside your own convictions. If she describes someone else, she points to a negative, hot-tempered woman with a strong hold over you, whose power is worth reining in.

Love

A third person (a mother, a mother-in-law) may show up and complicate everything, or you may be taking a cold, distant stance rooted in the relationship's past. If you're on your own, be careful not to be fooled by people who aren't what they seem.

Work

A domineering, inflexible woman may make things hard for you; meet her with cool logic, not an emotional reaction. It's a time of communication problems: don't ask for raises or transfers, and hold your center.

Money

Miscommunications or technical glitches could hurt your finances; move very carefully and don't rush. Arguments with partners or family over money are likely.

Health

Be careful not to neglect your medications or overlook your health. Don't hold back information from your doctor, and be wary of crossed data or muddled diagnoses; stay calm to bring your stress down.

Spirituality

A strong woman may enrich your spiritual life, though in a difficult way — by showing you the kind of person you don't want to be. You're in a stretch of real doubt and questioning; it's fine to ask questions, but don't hurt others in the process.