Queen of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Queen of Cups · Reine de Coupes · Cups · Minor Arcana
CompassionIntuitionNurturing
- ElementWater
- Yes / NoYes
- UprightCompassion, Intuition, Nurturing
Queen of Cups upright meaning
Deeply compassionate and intuitive — emotionally secure, caring, and attuned to others.
Queen of Cups reversed meaning
Emotional overwhelm, martyrdom, or dependence.
Queen of Cups in love & relationships
Loving, nurturing, and emotionally supportive.
Queen of Cups in career & money
Empathy and intuition guiding your work; a caring mentor.
Symbolism
A queen gazes into an ornate closed cup at the water's edge.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queen of Cups a yes or no card?
Queen of Cups leans Yes in a yes/no reading.
What does Queen of Cups mean in love?
Loving, nurturing, and emotionally supportive.
What does Queen of Cups reversed mean?
Emotional overwhelm, martyrdom, or dependence.
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