The Queen of Cups represents the watery part of water.
She rules the 21st degree of Gemini to the 20th degree
of Cancer. She is an image of extreme purity and
beauty. Her throne is seated upon the still waters,
making her very in touch with her feelings. She holds a
shell-like Cup from which issues a crayfish (similar to
The Moon in the Major Arcana), which represents fears
coming to the surface of the concious mind, yet the
stork is a symbol of emotional balance. She holds in
her other hand a lotus blossom, symbol of purity. She
is robed in an endless veil of light, which makes her
image appear shrouded. The Queen is so radiant, you can
hardly see her. Her reflection is as clear as her
physical body. What is felt and experienced internally
is also mirrored externally. "As within, so without".
This card as a person would represent a fair haired
and fair skinned caring and sensual woman. She is full
of generosity and kindness. A mother type. She is also
very sensitive and can seem to be in a world of her own
at times. She may be a little hard to reach, because
she is so drowned in her own emotions. She is a
mysterious person who has healing ability and psychic
powers. This card has links to the water sings of
Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces.
Water is the most healing element, so this card can
represent taking a good look at yourself (the
reflection), and once you can see yourself clearly in
life's mirror, you can change anything. This is the
drowned world.
Andy Houghton (andy@houghton.karoo.co.uk)
Overwhelmingly sensitive.
Drowning in emotion.
Has trouble expressing herself.
Slow to speak. Psychic. Intuitive.
Needs to get emotions out. Should or does keep
journal or diaries.
Could represent a woman in the backround.
Question another woman or meddling mom-in-law.
Alison (alisond@anv.net)