The appearance of the Queen of Swords is strict, gaunt and closed to the outside world.

Proper meaning: widowhood

Period of greatest probability: 7-13 March

Obverse meaning: a middle-aged, barren, unmarried or divorced woman, an elderly relative, a grandmother, a mother-in-law, a rival in love; austerity, wisdom, ingenuity.

Upside down meaning: an ambiguous and intriguing woman; malice, arrogance, greed; criticism, betrayal, envy, revenge.

Arcanum's advice: orient yourself with the utmost prudence in spending and in choosing a partner.

Pairings

• Next to the Popess: sterility.
• Next to the Empress - a widow or separated.
• Next to the Hermit: solitary woman.
• Next to the Force: capable woman.
• Reversed, next to the Moon - gossip because of a woman.
• Next to the Fool - recklessness.
• Reversed, between the rook and the ace of cups: a woman creeps into the marriage to undermine it.
• Next to the Three of Wands: passing domestic troubles.