What is queen of spades?

The Queen of Spades is a playing card. It is one of the four queens in a standard deck of playing cards.

• Rank: Its rank is Queen, meaning it is the second-highest ranking face card.
• Suit: It belongs to the suit of Spades, which is traditionally associated with intellect, hardship, or even misfortune in some card games and divinatory practices. Learn more about suits in playing cards.
• Iconography: The Queen of Spades usually depicts a queen holding a scepter or flower, often looking sideways.
• Symbolism: The Queen of Spades can represent different things depending on the context, including powerful women, secrets, or challenges. In some interpretations, she may even symbolize death. Find out more about card symbolism.
• Cultural Significance: It features prominently in literature and opera such as "The Queen of Spades" by Alexander Pushkin, where it is associated with mystery and the supernatural.