Minor Arcana · 13
Queen of Cups
聖杯皇后
Upright Meaning
The Queen of Cups sits on her throne at the edge of the sea, holding an ornate cup that she gazes at with deep intuition. She represents emotional depth, compassion, and intuitive wisdom. This queen is nurturing, empathetic, and deeply connected to her emotions and the emotions of others. The card suggests trusting your intuition and approaching situations with compassion.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Queen of Cups may indicate emotional instability, codependency, or being overwhelmed by emotions. She may be manipulative, out of touch with reality, or neglecting her own emotional needs while caring for others.
Love Meaning
In love readings, the Queen of Cups represents deep emotional connection, intuitive understanding of your partner, and unconditional love. She may represent you or a nurturing, compassionate person in your romantic life.
Is Queen of Cups a Yes or No?
"The Queen of Cups says YES—emotional intelligence, compassion, and intuition guide you to positive outcomes."
YES
Relationship questions
YES
Work & finance
NO
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Queen of Cups sits on her throne at the edge of the sea, holding an ornate cup that she gazes at with deep intuition. She represents emotional depth, compassion, and intuitive wisdom. This queen is nurturing, empathetic, and deeply connected to her emotions and the emotions of others. The card suggests trusting your intuition and approaching situations with compassion.
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