Queen of cups
Upright Meaning
In this card, we have a lot of details and splendor. The Queen is garbed in a light-blue, almost white robe representing her purity and sacrificial nature. She wears a golden crown with pearls – the connection with the sea, subconsciousness and deep emotional states.
She sits on a stone or a wooden throne (the material is unclear) that is ornamented with cherubs. Beneath her feet are gold coins and seashells, and in her hands, she is holding the most majestic cup seen in the entire suite of Cups.
Her throne is emerging from the water and in the faraway background, there’s a cliff or a green fjord. All of this is symbolizing her splendor, emotional aptitude and kindheartedness.
Queen of Cups Keywords [Upright]
Queen of Cups Meaning [Upright]
When the Queen of Cups shows up in a reading she is bringing with her beautiful omens of emotional fulfilment. She can represent a mother or an older woman who is a spiritual guide for the reader/asker.
She brings splendor and emotional safety, she promises a gentle lullaby of spirituality and emotional depth that will help the reader/asker fulfil their romantic and motherhood dreams.
She can also represent a kind, but capable boss, or a CEO who takes great care of her employees and takes them on annual teambuilding activities that are near water.
Queen of Cups is a healer first and foremost, and she is working with the highest form of the Water element. When you need warmth and emotional healing, you go to her.
Key Points – Love [Upright]
- When the Queen of Cups shows up in a love reading, this is a wonderful sign full of promise and emotional wish fulfilment!
- She is the omen of motherhood, thus pregnancy, and turning from a maiden to a mother. When she comes up in a love reading, she is foretelling of a successful (and emotional) marital union with a lot of children on the way
Key Points – Money [Upright]
- When the Queen of Cups shows up in a money reading, you can count on your blessings being plentiful and bountiful.
- She brings splendor and security with her, so when she shows up in a money reading, it’s a sign of great treasure (and pleasure) coming your way, soon.
Key Points - Career [Upright]
- When the Queen of Cups shows up in a career reading, her message is clear - you are bound for a high position and your endeavors will be successful no matter how you look at them.
- Adversely, she can represent a kind boss who will take your side and give you recognition and a raise because you’ve earned it.
Reversed Meaning
Queen of Cups Keywords [Reverse]
- Distrust
- Jealousy
- Perversion
- Needy
- Lack of manners
- Low spirituality
- Dependence
- Martyrdom
Queen of Cups Meaning [Reverse]
Queen of Cups appearing reversed means trouble. And most often emotional trouble. She can be a meddling woman who wants to see you fail where she failed, or she can be an elderly lady whose moral is perverted and she is aiming at your partner for adultery.
She can also be a woman who lacks manners and has strong emotional manipulation under her belt, so if she’s your boss or your mother-in-law, know that you are being manipulated and guilt-tripped into doing her bidding.
Key Points - Love [Reversed]
- When this card appears reversed in a love reading, you know that someone is doing black magic against you because they don’t like or approve of your relationship with your partner, or it can signify an older woman who wants to meddle in your private affairs.
- Conversely, it can signify yourself if you like to emotionally manipulate and play a martyr in a relationship in order to get what you want without actually doing it yourself.
Key Points - Money [Reversed]
- A woman will ask for money from you. This can be your aunt, your mother, your grandmother, or a woman on the street in the need of help.
- Sometimes you can help others with money, and sometimes you can give them emotional support.
- Provide support for those around you, but first and foremost exhibit kindness and empathy.
Key Points - Career [Reversed]
- In a career reading, she can represent an emotionally manipulative boss (higher up) who presents herself as a martyr in order to get others to do her bidding.
- Or she can signify an older colleague who wants to stand in your way of promotion and success. Beware of older women who tell you nice things in your face and spew lies behind your back.
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