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Queen of Cups
Gentle understanding hears the heart.
Empathyintuitioncaresensitivity
UPRIGHT MEANINGThe Queen of Cups symbolizes subtle feeling, intuition and deep empathy. She may be a good listener who cares for others, or an attitude that understands the world emotionally and offers gentle support.
KeywordsEmpathy, intuition, care, sensitivity
A SMALL ACTIONListen without interrupting, then ask whether the other person wants company or advice.
A QUESTION TO KEEPHow can I care without carrying someone else’s feelings for them?
REVERSED MEANINGThe Queen of Cups points to unstable emotions, growing dependence or excessive self-sacrifice to care for others. It may also mean losing touch with your own feelings, as sensitivity becomes suspicion, clinginess or difficulty distinguishing each person’s needs.
KeywordsEmotional imbalance, dependence, self-sacrifice, weak boundaries
A SMALL ACTIONSet a time limit for an energy-draining exchange and allow for recovery time.
A QUESTION TO KEEPWhich feelings are mine, and which have I taken on from someone else?