Upright keywords
Intuition, emotional stability, creative expression, imagination
Reversed keywords
Sensitive, ruled by emotion, creative block, decompression
As the old saying goes
The innocent and the beautiful have no enemy but time.
Element
Water
Queen of Cups description
The Queen of Cups sits on a sandbar, the tides of the sea coming and going at her feet. Her ornate throne sitting at the edge of the sea represents her congenial nature. She is open to the effects of the unconscious, as she gazed intently at the chalice. Her thoughts are in the realm of the imagination, things she has yet to manifest. The angels on the cup and throne show that the contents of her thoughts are filled with Spirit. Whatever she can dream, she can create!
Upright meaning
The Queen of Cups encourages you to embrace your inner inspiration and express your feelings openly. Whatever you can imagine, you can manifest. You are well grounded in your own emotions, and you might sometimes find yourself holding space for others as they unload their emotions on you. You can handle it though, you have healthy boundaries, and you are a good listener. This card calls you to express yourself creatively. There is an inner spark, idea, or vision ready to burst out of your heart! Let it free! Trust you intuition and your common sense to guide you.
Reversed meaning
When this Queen is reversed, it could be a sign that you spend way too much time taking care of others, and it’s time to focus on yourself. This card can come with codependency, creative blocks, breakdown in communication. It can also be a sign that you are too focused on the past or the future to get anything done in the present. You might be avoiding a difficult conversation or feeling, shoving it down into the pit of your stomach. It’s not going to go away! It is time to work through things, give yourself some space, and be quiet enough for your inner voice to be heard. Otherwise you might just explode over the smallest thing!
Queen of Cups quote
“I keep my heart and my soul and my spirit open to miracles.” Patrick Swayze
Want to check in with your higher self?
Tarot helps you step back and consider the bigger picture. This is just a snapshot in time. All things shall pass! Let’s take a look at past, present, and future themes in your life and consider a new direction.