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QUEEN OF CUPS

LOVING TENDERHEARTED INTUITIVE PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL

Actions

LOVING

turns away wrath with caring

is unconditionally accepting

is sensitive to the feelings of others

dispels anger and hate

has infinite patience

Reversed

Early Phase: You are beginning to be more accepting. Someone patient and kind may enter the picture. A mood of sensitivity may be growing.

Late Phase: You care less than before. A loving person has been pushed aside. A mood of acceptance is ending.

TENDERHEARTED

is easily moved by another's pain

reacts with sensitivity and compassion

is kind and gentle with all creatures

can never turn away someone in need

feels what others are feeling

Reversed

Early Phase: You may become more tender hearted. Someone compassionate may play an important role. A sensitive mood may be developing.

Late Phase: You are less moved by another's pain. Someone is not as willing to help. A mood of concern for others is ending.

INTUITIVE

is always tuned to emotional undercurrents

senses the climate of a situation

is guided by the heart

trusts an inner sense of what is true

understands without having to be asked

Reversed

Early Phase: You are starting to be more intuitive. Someone who understands may enter the picture. A mood of sensitivity to undercurrents may be developing.

Late Phase: You are less able to trust your inner voice. Someone is losing the ability to read the climate. A mood of respect for hunches is ending.

PSYCHIC

is open to the unconscious

has a well-developed sixth sense

can have a telepathic bond with another

has a finely tuned sensibility

is a natural medium

Reversed

Early Phase: You are beginning to open to the unconscious. A psychic or medium may be consulted. A mood of attunement may be developing.

Late Phase: You are becoming less focused on inner work. A telepathic bond with someone is breaking. A mood of appreciation for intuitive work is ending.

SPIRITUAL

feels oneness with All That Is

has reverence for all life

finds joy in communion

appreciates the deeper meanings of life

sees the world as a holy place

Reversed

Early Phase: You are starting to appreciate the spiritual side of life. Someone may open to a feeling of communion. A mood of reverence may be developing.

Late Phase: You feel less joy than before. A religious figure may lose influence. A mood of holiness is not much in evidence.

Description

The personality of the Queen of Cups combines the positive water energy of the Cups suit with the inward focus of a Queen. Because she has a sweet, loving, and sensitive nature, the Queen of Cups has a kind word for everyone and never reacts with anger or impatience. There is a gentleness about her that soothes and calms. Compassion is her watchword. Her reactions to the world are guided by her feelings.

In all matters, she lets her heart lead the way. She senses emotional currents and knows what others are experiencing without having to ask. She is never moody, but understands moods and their influence. She trusts her intuition and so is more open to knowledge that comes from within herself and beyond. She is often moved by the beauty and tragedy of life. The Queen of Cups feels deeply and has a reverence for all aspects of creation. Her love includes and embraces everyone and everything.

In readings, the Queen of Cups asks you to think and feel as she does. For example: Are you aware of the emotional climate? Are you feeling loving? Do you trust your heart? Have you received an intuitive message? Have you been moved by another's pain?

This Queen can also represent a man or woman who is like her or an atmosphere of gentle love, acceptance, and respect for feelings. In a reading, she tells you that her special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let yourself be inspired by this Queen in whatever form she appears in your life.

Court Card Pairs

The Queen of Cups can form a pair with any other court card. Compare the ranks and suits of the two cards to see what such a pair might mean.