This new feature presents an electronic version of my new Terra Tarot Deck, one card at a time. The fifteenth card available for download is The Queen of Swords.



The Queen of Swords is an intelligent, wise, strong, inspirational woman, who faces the truth and is honest with all those around her. She is the epitome of composure, with vast stores of life experience, and deep self-knowledge. She is almost impossible to fool, take by surprise or decieve: she sees through situations to the deep hidden motives and impulses. Yet she has a superb sense of humor and sees the beauty in life. She rules with dignity, compassion, and discernment.

The symbology used in my rendition of the Queen of Swords shows a strong, steady, centered yet delicate looking woman, standing with her arms fully outstretched, and her feet firmly planted on the ground.

Since the theme of this deck is Terra, our Mother Earth, I elected to begin this illustration using a primitive landscape that showcases piercing mountains that also point straight up into the clear blueish purple sky. The foreground consists of a vast sandy desert plain that nicely contrasts the sky with its rich golden tones.

The Queen holds her beautiful jeweled sword in one hand, pointing straight down as if to say, that fighting is not the answer, but she has her sword if she needs it. In her other hand she grasps a bouquet of desert flowers, acknowledging that there is beauty, no matter where you are.

At the top, a decorative Merkaba which represents the metaphysical spirit "vehicle" that becomes activated as we balance our chakras, meridians, and lifeforce brings hope floats above the King. At the bottom, lies the elemental Air symbol to the left, and the Male gender symbol, since the Swords are considered to be masculine in nature. Beside the queen, a mystical altar shines, representing the essence of the swords, and the deep mystery of life. On her other side, a stately Chimera guards her from harm in the lonely desert terrain.

I am presenting an online version of the Terra Deck for our Bella readers. Just click on the banner below to download your copy of the Queen of Swords. Right click on the image that comes up and save to your selected folder.