Queen of Cups

Upright: sharp intuition, abundant imagination and inspiration, clear awareness of one’s emotions and desires, trustworthy and compassionate.

Reversed: overwhelmed by emotions and fantasy, overly sensitive, powerful yet unreliable.

She is a mermaid queen blessed with exquisite intuition and a vivid imagination. The lotus and heart motifs on her face reveal her gentle, loving nature — delicate, tender, and deeply empathetic. She gives her emotions freely, pouring her heart into love and connection. Cherishing bonds between people, she treasures affection most of all. The conch in her hands is her own creation, more ornate than any other in the deck. Within it, she can clearly see what she desires and how to attain it.

The conch symbolizes worldly emotional relationships, and the Queen who embraces it lives entirely within the realm of feeling. She represents a woman rich in emotion, longing for love’s nourishment — one who is fulfilled in romance or blessed within marriage. The Queen of Cups embodies compassion, emotional wisdom, and the grace of a heart that feels deeply yet remains serene.

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