This is a lovely card.I know that it has the
association of snow, & indeed I've found that it often
predicts a literal snowfall...but I also have the
association of snowflakes, & how each is unique. For
me, this card reminds us to celebtrate & love our own
uniqueness, & draw it out.
Another asssociation is tha ask the question,
what, or perhaps who, was the the first thing I ever
loved? This question is often extremly relevant at the
time of the reading, & can point the querant in the
right direction.
corrina elliott (tansyfaerie@hotmail.com)
The Princess of Cups represents the earthy part of
water. She is a dancing figure, robed in a flowing pink
garment. This is a truly spititual card. Above her head
is a swan with open wings. The symbolism of this swan
is connected to the swan in oriental philosophy, which
is a representation of the mystical mantra 'AUM', which
is the sound of creation and the universe. She holds up
a shell-like Cup, from which issues a tortoise. Again,
this is the tortoise which in Hindu philosophy supports
the elephant on whose back is the universe. The
Princess is stood in the foaming sea, and behind her
swims a dolphin, which symbolises the power of
creation. She allows her lotus blossom to go free into
the waves, a symbol of the trusting and open heart.
Basically, this is a card of new beginings and letting
go.
As a person, this princess would have fair to medium
brown hair and pale eyes (blue/green). This could be a
person of either sex, who is at peace within
themselves. She is loving and spiritually aware. This
person has strong artistic and creative talents.
Crowley states that she is "All sweetness, all
voluptuousness, gentleness and kindness".
As a situation, the Princess of Cups is telling you
to become more spiritually aware. You may have psychic
or healing gifts that need expression. This is a card
of creation, and can signify the birth of a child, or
perhaps just the birth of new talents and ideas. It is
also a time to open up emotionally, and let love into
your life. Past hurts can now heal. You may find
yourself drawn to the sea in some way, perhaps through
travel. The sea is a very healing element.
The Princess of Cups represents all the water signs
(Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer). People born under these
signs can help you open up emotionally, or these time
frames could be of significance for the above
interpertations.
Andy (andy@houghton.karoo.co.uk)
Gentle woman discovering self confidence.
Loving. Sensitive. Learning to put down boundries.
Compromise. Shell is open to the world.
Nieve-growing & learning. Young at heart.
Alison (alisond@anv.net)
You dance the dance of the spiral. Your emotions are in harmony.
Your spiritual awareness is the reason for the balance you feel. All around you is related.
The creatures of the air, land, and water, whether plant or animal.
Your realization of this helps you keep thing in perspective.
Fire is represented by the gold emblems on the dancers robe.
The folds of the robe envelope all which are related.
You use your intelligence to maintain the balance of your emotional harmony.
Connie MacAlpin (khasmyr@pacbell.net)