A crowned queen in white and blue robes sits on a throne carved with cherubs at the water's edge, gazing at an ornate lidded cup with angel handles held in both hands. Pebbles and shells lie at her feet.

Minor Arcana · Cups

Queen of Cups

  • empathy
  • depth
  • compassion
  • emotional wisdom

Leans yes

Upright meaning

Throne by the sea, an ornate cup with a lid. She feels everything and is not swept away. The depth without the drowning.

 (reversed)

Reversed meaning

Overgiving, blurred lines, feeling everyone's feelings as your own.

Advice

Feel it; then return to yourself.

Yes or no?

Queen of Cups leans yes in a yes or no reading.