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The Queen of Cups holds her chalice closed, gazing into it as though she already knows what it holds, without needing to show anyone just yet. Standing, she is the most connected to her own emotions of all the queens—intuitive, compassionate, someone who (or you yourself) welcomes with an open heart without losing your own center in the process. Her throne surrounded by water, yet feet planted firmly on solid ground, shows that you can feel everything deeply without losing your way. She's the kind of person who knows exactly what to say when someone is struggling, without needing many words at all.

Reversed

Reversed, the Queen of Cups is emotion without control—feeling overwhelmed, exhausted from caring for everyone but herself. It can also signal someone trying to manipulate you through feelings, or a relationship where attachment has become dependence. (…)