ISTJ
The Inspector
Organized, hardworking, socially responsible, deep thinking, concise views, trustworthy, intimidating, reserved.
I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”
— Louisa May Alcott
Clear boundaries, emotional honesty, wisdom, compassion, paired with truth
Characteristics
She has loved, she has lost, she’s not afraid to lose again and she has no bullshit tolerance. This Queens perspective on the world maybe jaded, but her discrimination has led to her survival. Logic has sucked all the fun out of everything but as brought her all she has obtained. As a result, she relies on no one but her weapons; not even her King. The sword she carries if her favorite; its mirrored surface is impenetrable to deception. An emotional flowery statement won’t conceal the truth, and if you ask for veracity, she will never conceal it from you.
Nor will she make it nice or present it gently. It will come to you exactly as it was supposed to. There is no weight to her words, she does not sink ships; she shatters them. Every word produces a sonic boom of realism that is disabling. Information comes to her in an instant, and she’s quick as a whip verbalizing them. The words seem channeled, as she speaks of wisdom that is eons beyond our time.
While cautious in love, and who she gives her affection to, they are fiercely loyal and will kill for an ally. Though, if it is in her judgement that this is something that you deserve, she won’t assist. Due to their judgmental, over defensive nature, they spend much of their life alone.
Symbolism
A stern queen sits on a throne with clouds and butterflies (transformation through clarity). She holds an upright sword and extends her other hand openly. The clear sky behind broken clouds suggests piercing insight, independence, honesty, and wisdom from hardship.
Meaning
Something in your world has disenchanted you to the excitement of life. This experience hardened you, whether its betrayal or loving and losing. The doors to your heart aren’t open to the public anymore, you are focusing on yourself. It symbolizes that you should be like the queen: Logical, rational, and judgmental of people you let into your heart. With perception and a clear mind, this should be no issue.
Conversely, there is a situation where you should be direct, honest and dry. For students, it can mean gaining a mark of education. You could be learning something new in something that is already your expertise which will take you to new heights.
Queen of Swords reversed
“Anger is a short madness.”
— Horace
Kindness, bitterness, cutting words, logic, divorced, empathy
Meaning
Jaded
You are stuck on the past in a way that is detrimental to your future. It’s causing major blockages towards creating any concrete relationships in your life. Be wary, this mental state can seep into all facets of your life.
Sharp Tongued
The way you speak to others lacks all compassion and kindness. You fail to see that your words is the sharpest weapon in your arsenal. People hold value to your word and when you turn that against them, it’s detrimental to their mental state.
Divorced
Simply put this card can be symbolic of a divorce or a divorced woman.
Kind and Empathetic
And on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, the Queen Of swords reversed can take on qualities of the Queen of Cups. This woman is kind, empathetic, warm and welcoming. She gestures you into conversation, and pulls the worries from your mind.
