Tarot Card Meanings - Signifiers

Queen of Swords

This is a woman that is characteristically mature, a loner by nature.
​She may be olive in complexion with brown hair and eyes.
Upright - Higher Polarity
A quick-witted woman, intelligent, possibly childless, a widow or separated.  

Highly intelligent and perceptive, the Queen of Swords is a noble and gracious soul. The Queen is a skilled observer, and can be trusted to give a fair and accurate assessment. This is a person who has an air of nobility, and is often fond of dancing. Loneliness may play a part in her life, such as widowhood or separation, or even self-imposed loneliness. This is a woman who prefers solitude to the company of fools. The Queen of Swords is well-read and has an active mind. Although she can appear aloof, she is never dull or boring. As she gets to know you, you will find that she is an excellent person to converse with.
Reversed - Lower Polarity
A miserable woman, lonely, narrow-minded. Gossip, deceit, malice.

Lonely and miserable, the Queen of Swords reversed has an unpleasant and cold personality. She enjoys slander and spreading evil influences around her. She is the perfect wicked stepmother from the story of Snow White. Bigoted and vain, she is a know-it-all, as well as bad temepered, sly and full of deceit. The Queen of Swords reversed blames the world for her loneliness, and she intends to make the world pay for the rejection. Do not expect the Queen of Swords reversed to change her narrow-minded opinions. She will rigidly reject any perceived interlopers, who she fears might rattle her throne. Never expect to learn anything whatsoever from this lady. 

The Queen of Swords reversed is often used to represent politics and governments.