If the Queen of Cups card has appeared in your tarot reading then you may be wondering what this means. The Queen of Cups is a very powerful tarot card that rules your emotional wellbeing. The Queen has a high level of emotional intelligence and uses this to meet the emotional needs of those around her. She is nurturing, empathetic, and caring.
The Queen of Cups tarot card is a Minor Arcana card from the Suit of Cups. It’s good news if this card appears in your tarot reader, as it means your emotional strength draws people to you.
Want to learn more? Let’s jump into our complete tarot guide to the Queen of Cups tarot card.
Queen of Cups Keywords
Upright card (keywords)
Compassion, warmth, kindness, intuition, healer, counsellor, supportive
Reversed card (keywords)
Insecurity, giving too much, overly-sensitive, needy, fragile, dependence, martyrdom
Description of the Queen of Cups
When we look at the image of the Queen of Cups card in the Rider-Waite tarot deck, we see a regal queen wearing flowing white robes and sitting on a stone throne. The stone throne is decorated with sea nymphs and fish, reminding us that the Suit of Cups rules emotions and that emotional perception and the power of the unconscious mind is what drives the Queen of Cups card.
In her right hand, the Queen is holding a golden cup but for the first time in the suit, the cup is covered with an ornate golden lid. This is a sign of emotional depth, and an awareness that sometimes those deep thoughts and feelings should be the reserve of your inner self rather than shared with the world.
The throne is on solid ground, indicating emotional stability, and a river flows just in front of the queen’s feet. This shows that emotions are key to this card, but although the queen is in touch with her emotions and inner feelings, she doesn’t let them rule her. She is close to the river, but her feet aren’t submerged in it.
The queen is often perceived as a mother figure thanks to her supportive, compassionate, and empathetic nature.
Queen of Cups Upright Meaning
The key meaning of the upright Queen of Cups tarot card is of showing compassion to others and caring deeply about their wellbeing. You relate to people on an emotional level and often when this card is drawn it is reflecting your highly intuitive nature. Perhaps you’re a good listener or you’re focused on taking care of others. The emotional needs are your main priority, often to the detriment of your own needs. Remember to nurture your own emotional health too.
This card often appears when you’re entering motherhood, indicating that you’ll be a good mother and that you have a nurturing nature. You’re ready to embrace the unconditional love that motherhood brings. Or it could also mean that a strong female role model will enter your life to share their emotional wisdom. The Queen of Cups has a very powerful sense of intuition, making this a high value card.
The overriding message of the Queen of Cups card in the upright position is to trust yourself and your intuitions. You know what to do and your emotional intelligence will be your guide.
Queen of Cups—Love Meaning
A love reading of the Queen of Cups tarot card is an overwhelmingly positive one. Your emotional depth, kindness, and compassion draw people to you, meaning your love life is very fulfilled.
If you’re in a relationship then enjoy the deep connection you have with your partner. They could well be your soul mate as you share the same emotional experience and spiritual path. Don’t forget to enjoy this happy time in your relationship. Single? Your feminine energy will draw potential suitors to you, but be wary of lovers who rely on your emotional strength to combat their own emotional immaturity. Set boundaries to ensure that your own emotional needs are being met too. The emotional labor of a clingy partner or one who suffers frequent mood swings can be draining.
Queen of Cups—Career Meaning
Wondering what the Queen of Cups tarot card means for your career? Because this is a card that focuses on emotional expression and compassion you are able to build great relationships with your colleagues. This will create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.
If you’re thinking of changing jobs or retraining for a new career then listen to your inner voice and create emotional space for new beginnings. The Queen of Cups card could represent the nurturing support of a mentor, who could help you with your professional and personal growth. It’s important that your job fulfills you emotionally as well as financially so look for creative projects that will engage and excite you in the long term.
Queen of Cups—Finances Meaning
When considering your financial situation, the Queen of Cups tarot card reminds you that you need to fill your own cup before you fill the cups of others. Perhaps you are using your resources to care for the needs of others, particularly friends and family members in need. This is driven by the emotion and compassion of the queen. Do so where you can, but not at the expense of your own financial stability.
Financial security lends to emotional and spiritual peace, but the Queen of Cups tarot card reminds us that money isn’t the most important thing in life. Be generous, but use your common sense to protect your own interests too.
Reversed Queen of Cups Meaning
The reversed meaning of the Queen of Cups card is very different from the upright meaning. In the upright position the card points to compassion, emotional strength and understanding, and nurturing support. In the reversed position means you are experiencing emotional issues, negative emotions, or struggling with your inner self.
The Queen of Cups tarot card meaning in the reverse position could mean that you’re struggling to express your emotions to others, or that a lack of trust in other people means you’re suppressing your real feelings.
Queen of Cups—Love Meaning
A love tarot reading of the Queen of Cups tarot card in the reverse position can mean several things. If you’re in a relationship then you may feel that your partner is too clingy, or that they don’t create a supportive environment where you’re free to express yourself. There is an emotional imbalance in your relationship.
If you’re looking for love then it’s important to know what you’re looking for and to put your own needs first. Don’t let the feelings of others overwhelm you or dictate your path. A general meaning is that you may be struggling to process your emotional responses, but if your gut feeling is that a relationship (no matter how well established) isn’t right for you then you should listen and make a change.
Queen of Cups—Career Meaning
A career reading of the Queen of Cups tarot card in the reversed position suggests that you are dealing with emotional issues at work. Perhaps a colleague isn’t doing their share and is using emotional blackmail to manipulate you, leaving you physically and emotionally drained. While prioritising the needs of others your own needs aren’t being met. And this isn’t sustainable in the long term.
Adopt a logical approach to improving your current situation and try to promote your own emotional and physical wellbeing in the workplace. This is your reminder that it’s OK to say no in both your personal life and your professional life.
Queen of Cups—Finances Meaning
The Queen of Cups tarot meanings in the reverse position could mean that you’re using material goods and stretching yourself financially to fill the void of your emotional issues. Perhaps you’re indulging in too much retail therapy or spending too much on your credit cards. This may give you a boost in the short term, but in the long term, you will still have the same emotional void as well as financial instability to process.
Don’t overstretch yourself. Work on your own inner peace and good health, which can only be achieved by working on yourself, but by spending recklessly.
Other Cards with the Queen of Cups
The Queen of Cups tarot card is a powerful and positive card. When this card appears in your tarot reader it should be considered a good omen. But often the meaning of the Queen of Cups card can change slightly when it appears alongside other cards in your reader. Some of the most significant card combinations are:
The Queen of Cups and The King of Cups
The Queen of Cups and the King of Cups are both court cards in the Suit of Cups. The king represents spirituality whereas the queen represents compassion and emotional strength. When these cards appear together they represent a powerful couple who complement each other. The king protects the queen in the emotional realm whilst the queen serves as an emotional compass for the more pragmatic king.
The Queen of Cups and the High Priestess
Although the Queen of Cups is a Minor Arcana card and the High Priestess is a Major Arcana card, these two cards are actually very similar. When they appear together a deep emotional understanding and connection is represented. You exude positive energy which draws people to you.
The Queen of Cups and the Ace of Wands
When cards from the Suit of Cups are paired with cards from the Suit of Wands this indicates that your emotional desire is to pursue a creative passion. The Ace of Wands is a card that rules inspiration, meaning that your inspiration and your emotional drives are in sync with each other.
The Queen of Cups and its Astrological Sign
All of the cards in the Suit of Cups are closely associated with the water zodiac signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The Suit of Cups and the water zodiac signs both rule emotions. Because the queen represents either a mother figure or an emotional role model of some sort, the sign she is most closely associated with is Cancer.
If we look at numerology then the number associated with the Queen of Cups tarot card is the number 3. This number represents Saturn, the planet that creates and destroys, again reflecting the role of the Queen of Cups as a mother and creator of life.
Conclusion
Now you better understand the meaning of the Queen of Cups tarot card. This is a fascinating card associated with positive emotions and emotional strength. The card description draws our attention to the nurturing, compassionate, and intuitive nature of the Queen.
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