Queens
Queens stand both for women who are actual people in your life and for different aspects of your personality. They are mother figures and often symbolize mature women with some kind of authority or personal power. Queens can also represent men who share the character traits demonstrated by the Queens, e.g., creativity, love of nature, caring, fondness for children, et cetera. They are less likely than Pages and Knights to represent situations. Queens can also represent a new level of understanding or awareness. Queens express their suits from the inside, setting a tone with out imposing it. Several Queens in a reading may signify meetings or gatherings of many Women.
Upright Keywords:  Balanced family and career interests, queen of hearth and home, majesty, ruler ship, ambition, center of attention, social position, popularity, fondness for sex, self-assertion, demonstrativeness, leadership abilities, good business sense, versatility, passion, warmth, courage, enterprise, confidence, foresight, an attractive, magnetic and mature women, success of an enterprise, love of home, independence of thought, generosity, love of nature. 

People:  Enterprising women, career-minded women, a business associate, a socially well positioned single women, a female boss or supervisor, a women in command, a protectress who fiercely defends her interests and those of her friends, a vibrant, energetic, fun loving and assertive women, a women involved in many projects, a devoted wife and mother, a married women of high energy and enthusiasm who successfully runs her home and also pursues outside interests, a helpful friend who is well liked, an outspoken, witty but sometimes caustic and aggressive women who champions her supporters, a country women. 

Situation & Advice:  Attractive, sensible women may have good advice to offer. The energy, independence of thought, kindness, and generosity of the Queen of Wands promises a successful outcome to any venture she initiates. She is a career minded women with a head for business who can also be the life of a party. This extroverted Queen enjoys healthy and spirited competition. Her competent, assertive air wins others over to her cause. Action and movement will take place when she is around. Ambition, growth, and development of any idea or plan are the name of the game here.   

The Queen of Wands is honorable and respectable and can be a strong leader in business and home. "Dominant" is a good word to describe her presence, and in fact you can sense her in a room. The Queen of wands is kind to animals and children and enjoys growing and or developing anything into something greater.
Reversed Keywords:  Egotism, narrow-mindedness, unbridled ambition, jealousy, demanding ness, ruthless competition, deception, envy, moodiness, manipulation, seduction, lies, strictness, domination, disorganization, infidelity, bitterness, emotional blackmail, interference, paranoia, irritability, hatred of male authority, feminism gone awry, penis envy. 

People:  An unyielding, temperamental women who demands her own way, those who are exceedingly businesslike, a women who is domineering, bitter, strict, and possibly unfaithful, someone who interferes in others affairs, a busybody, a poor listener, those who are always right even when they are wrong. 

Situation & Advice:  Reversed the Queen of Wands is almost too forceful with her ideas, words, and actions. In addition she can be overly temperamental and easily agitated. Reversed she can also be quite strict and domineering. Sometimes immature emotions come through and she seems bossy, pushy or arrogant. A neurotic and rigidly inflexible women may interfere with your plans by insisting on getting her own way. This ruthlessly ambitious women will use any means at her disposal to get what she wants. You or someone close to you may be resorting to emotional blackmail to block another's efforts at independence. Beware of sticking your nose where it does not belong. Don't try to impose your values on everyone around you. The kind of fire that comes from both the King and Queen of Wands can be harmful and hurtful.
Upright Keywords:  Queen of emotions, sensitivity, intuition, perception, a choice based on sincere feelings, imagination, remembrances, visions, dreams, kindness, psychic ability, empathy, the sixth sense, sympathy, affection, artistic creativity, gentleness, mystery, occult interests, prophecy, divination, psychology, counseling, atmosphere, love of music & art, fondness for home and family, a loving friend, the stirrings of the heart. 

People:  One's mother, one who feels deeply, one who understands his/hers own feelings, a devoted wife and mother, a nurse, a helper, a good listener, a social worker, a helpful person, understanding, caring women, a lover of animals, a woman deeply involved in her inner world, a woman of intuition and keen perception, an intensely emotional passionate and loyal woman. 

Situation & Advice:  The Queen of Cups devotes herself to matters of the heart and suggests an opportunity to turn inward to examine your feelings about a matter. She is usually a good wife, a loving mother, and devoted to whatever she's committed herself to. Your hunches and intuitions are reliable guides more than logic and reason. Pay special attention to your dreams and psychic perceptions. A loving friend may come to you assistance, or you may have the opportunity to show someone how much you care. Your mother or a mother substitute may play a significant role in near future events.
Reversed Keywords:  A fickle woman, vanity, gullibility, poor judgment, exaggeration, over sensitivity, self-indulgence, laziness, superficiality, silliness, self-deception, confusion, indecision, daydreaming, moodiness, negative thinking, emotional disturbance, false hopes, illogic, clouded judgment, uncontrolled emotions, infidelity, little regard for reality, lack of sympathy, gossip, unreliability, irresponsibility, dependency, hysteria, escapism, alcohol or drug abuse, needless self-sacrifice, mental illness, fatal attraction.  

People:  Women who love too much, a charming busybody, those who sacrifice themselves unnecessarily for others, a fair-weather friend, an unfaithful lover, a hysterical, overly emotional woman whose attitudes change with the winds, an unreliable woman who can not be trusted, an unsympathetic person, one who abuses drugs or alcohol. 

Situation & Advice:  Chances are your exaggerated emotions are clouding your judgment. You may be unaware of some important information or someone may be deceiving you. When the Queen of Cups comes up reversed in a spread, you need to take a deep breath and take a moment to think about what's going on instead of reacting. Choose your advisors carefully. If you asked about a romance, you are likely to experience disappointment through the infidelity of your lover. You may be involved in a co-dependent relationship. Are you foolishly and needlessly sacrificing your life for someone who does not appreciate you? Are you enabling another's addictive behavior? In a very negative spread the Queen of Cups reversed could represent a fatal attraction or some secretive nature or self-deceptive personality.
Upright Keywords:  A woman alone, head over heart, strong will, sharp wit, sarcasm, autonomy, ambition, keen intellect, analytical ability, aloofness, thought dominates feelings, perceptiveness, keen insight, fair judgment, right decisions, communication, teachings, professional advice, independence, a steel-trap mind, determination, career-mindedness, good counsel, diplomacy, craft, helpful assistance, standing up for yourself, widowhood, being alone.  

People:  A distant, uninvolved parent, a woman who has known sorrow and who now remains aloof, a cool, calm, and collected individual, one who has suffered loss and hardships, an intelligent, witty, analytical woman, a professional woman who can fight on your behalf, a female advisor (doctor, lawyer etc.), a female college professor, a woman involved in a technical career, an educator, a journalist, a judge, a divorced, widowed or separated woman, a woman without children, a woman who has suffered but still remains strong and courageous, an aloof, intellectual woman who manipulates situations to her advantage, a strong-willed, ambitious, but cold woman, an idealistic, progressive, humanitarian woman, one who highly values prestige and success, a career-minded woman who has little interest in developing her love life. 

Situation & Advice:  This is a card of "going it alone." Autonomy, aloofness, and independence are key themes. Now is the time stand up for yourself and be clear about your wants and needs. You have a sharp mind, keen observation of people, and are a good listener who, with sound logic and reasoning, will analyze all conditions. You have learned to be independent during periods of loneliness. Your keen intellect and sense of fairness have put you in a good stead. You are far more interested in career and ambitions than in emotional matters.  Your keen sense of discrimination helps you to separate the wheat from the chaff. You may have dealings with a woman who has known your sorrow and is adept at handling loss. This Queen is a good public speaker and organizer. She has leadership qualities and can handle a crowd quite well. If you asked about romance your prospects are bleak at this time. This card warns that your emphasis on cool, rational thought has strangled your emotional expression.
Reversed Keywords:  A real bitch, misuse of speech or intellect, disregard of law, misinformation, sarcasm, browbeating, intolerance, bigotry, complaining, betrayal, manipulation, resentment, emotional blackmail, unreliability, unscrupulousness, pettiness, lack of perspective, excessive intellectuality, narrow-mindedness, gossip, malicious lies, bias, prejudice, deceit, cunning, rumors, bad news, vindictiveness, bitterness, loss, coldness, untruthfulness, grief, misery, whining, loneliness. 

People:  An angry woman who feels she was treated unfairly, a spiteful gossip, a sly, vindictive, underhanded, manipulative woman who (often secretly) opposes you, Someone who is hostile and embittered as a result of hardship or emotional losses, a biased woman prone to spreading rumors and breaking confidences, one who puts people down and cant be trusted, someone who twists the facts to their advantage, one who feels above the law, a clever, verbally skillful, secret enemy. 

Situation & Advice:  A domineering, vindictive woman may be secretly trying to discredit you and thus preventing you from obtaining a position you desire. You must not allow hard times to leave you feeling embittered and devoid of tender emotions. Someone with little regards for your rights or feelings may try to force you to do things his/her way with a tendency to gossip and embellish matters to force others to share her opinion. This Queen has keen observation, but can use them in a narrow-minded way. Perhaps you are feeling the wrath of a woman you slighted or treated unfairly.
Upright Keywords:  A sensible approach, organization, fertility, prosperity, sensuality, love of nature, hospitality, shrewdness, abundance, ownership, fondness of luxury, responsibility, good business sense, steady employment, the good things in life, security, creativity, wealth, common sense, confidence, nurturance, emotional maturity, solid learning, firm foundations, a green thumb, a beautiful home or environment, taking care of ones physical and emotional needs, good money management, the garden of earthly delights. 

People:  A business woman, a good organizer, a voluptuous woman, a shrew, talented, creative woman of wealth, a patron of the arts, someone fond of good things in life, a practical woman with business acumen, a sensible money manager, a maternal, nurturing, down to earth person, someone concerned with the welfare of others, a capable woman who is both a mother and businesswoman, one who works hard for material success, a helpful friend, a team player, a philanthropist, a provider, a woman who likes to display her wealth. 

Situation & Advice:  This card signals success in business and financial matters. A sensible, practical approach brings steady progress. The Queen of Pentacles can indicate fertility and or a pregnancy. It is a card of material abundance and sensual delights. You may have dealings with a shrew businesswoman, or you may apply practical, conservative measures to your own affair.    

This queen is a creative woman who knows how to raise a family and take care of the financial conditions in life. She's good at business careers, taking care of children and gardens, and is not afraid of hard work. The Queen of pentacles is a productive individual and enjoys seeing things or people grow. She's charitable and generous with what she has and wishes to share it with others. She has a quiet personality, is responsive to others, easygoing, responsible and always fulfills her duties well.
Reversed Keywords:  Greed, brooding, irresponsibility, lack of common sense, stagnation, distrust, suspicion, selfishness, narrow-mindedness, a sense of entitlement, conspicuous consumption, gluttony, money problems, rapacity, fiscal recklessness, laziness, dependency, fear of failure, insecurity, fears, self-doubt, lack of motivation, sexual frustration, wastefulness, poor money managements, boastful showiness, overindulgence. 

People:  A stingy or petty women, an insecure, unstable woman, a fearful person, a glutton, someone who takes but gives little in return, a moody, depressed woman, someone who is lazy, suspicious, distrustful, lacks motivation, feels insecure and neglects her responsibilities, a wastrel, an extravagant person, someone with no common sense, someone with great sense of entitlement, name droppers, status seekers, gold diggers, an ostentatious woman who flaunts her wealth with little concern for the suffering of others. 

Situation & Advice:  A pretentious, unhappy woman may be causing problems. You or someone around you may be overly concerned with outward appearances instead of with what is truly valuable. Greed or fiscal irresponsibility may be causing difficulties. Perhaps you do not have enough money to achieve your goals. Your own fears and self-doubt can lead to a sense of insecurity that hinders your progress. You may be moody because you're having a hard time with material world. You might become too dependent on others, and neglect your duties or responsibilities. This Queen can show a mistrust of others and is suspicious by nature. Fear of failing makes you quite vulnerable to changeable moods. You have seen some hard financial times in your life - and you may see more.
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