The Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups Meaning

The Queen of Cups is one of the Minor Arcana, number 13 of the Cups suit, and is also one of the Court Cards. The Tarot interpretation of the Queen of Cups usually involves a person who is sensitive to what most others miss, tense negotiations that arrive at a happy accord, someone working behind the scenes to make everything go smoothly, or being fully submerged in water.

Queen of Reversed Cups Meaning

The Queen of Cups reversed means being led astray by intuition, trying to help those who refuse to let anyone in, negotiations gone awry, or becoming overwhelmed with a sensation or emotion.

Queen of Cups Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences

This card reflects compassion, emotional depth, and intuitive wisdom, linking it to the signs Cancer and Scorpio, and the birthstone Pearl. Learn more about the significance of its number 13 on the numerology page, and its element Water on the elements page.

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