Does anyone know the significance of Cherubs (often depicted as infants or small children with wings) in the tarot.  As as example, there is one on the throne of the Queen of Swords from the Rider Wait deck.  Thanks.

Hi Rainbowrose

I had a bit of a look around and in text form without any interpretation of a reading situation, the QUeen of Swords in particular:

The Queen sits in profile on a throne decorated with butterflies and a cherub which are both said to be symbols of clear, unfettered thought. Her robes are sky blue and decorated with small clouds. Her crown is fashioned from golden butterfly symbols. She holds an upraised sword in her right hand. Her left hand makes an open-palmed gesture which may refer to an intuitive ability to grasp more than what is presented on the surface. A single bird soars overhead in a clear blue sky. On the distant horizon there appear to be stormclouds gathering.

Other sites I found (and not referring to the Rider Waite deck) indicate it as an emergence of child like innocence.

So perhaps it could be construed as innocence or naivety as an underlying reason as to why someone acts the way they do or the influences behind their attitudes/thoughts in making decisions etc..

Hope this helps  

Thanks Miss Em for your information.  It makes perfect sense.  The suit of

swords is said to reflect our mental activity and/or our logical thought

processes.  This fits in perfectly with your definition of the Queen of

Swords having a sharp mind and able to grasp the important issues.  She

is able to cut through things and get to the heart of the problem.

Thanks again, and I appreciate you taking the time to look around for me.

Take Care.