The Queen of Cups is the card of compassion and intuition. It speaks of a love that cares and listens.
What Queen of Cups means
The Queen of Cups represents mature sensitivity: listening, understanding, caring. She is intuitive, empathetic and deeply in touch with what she feels.
In a spread, she can represent a caring woman, a mother, a friend who gives good advice, or your own more compassionate side.
She asks you to trust your intuition and to look after emotions — your own and those of others.
The card image
A queen sits by the sea, gazing intently at an ornate, closed cup. The sea is the emotional world; the closed cup is the mystery of what she feels; her gaze is deep intuition.
Queen of Cups in love
In love, it speaks of a tender relationship, with listening and devotion. If you are single, it may announce someone very sensitive. It asks you to take care of the relationship without forgetting yourself.
What do they feel for me? Queen of Cups in feelings
When you ask "how do they feel about me?", the Queen of Cups shows deep love and empathy. This person feels a lot, worries about you and understands you without you needing to say a word.
Queen of Cups at work
At work, it favors caring and listening professions: healthcare, therapy, teaching, counseling, spirituality.
Queen of Cups and money
In finances, decisions made with the heart. Trust your intuition, but double-check the numbers.
Queen of Cups reversed
Reversed, it speaks of raw emotions, emotional dependence or giving so much to others that you end up empty.
Combinations with other cards
Queen of Cups with the King of Cups: a mature, loving couple.
Queen of Cups with The High Priestess: extremely strong intuition, almost psychic.
Queen of Cups with the Five of Cups: a woman suffering for love.
Queen of Cups in a yes-or-no reading
In Yes or No Tarot, Queen of Cups answers yes. The full answer, with the why, depends on your question.
Mestre Cruz's advice
Listen to what you feel. Your intuition about this situation is right. Take care of the people you love — starting with yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Queen of Cups represent a woman?
Often, a sensitive and caring woman, or your intuitive side.
Is the Queen of Cups good in love?
Yes, it points to deep, tender and empathetic love.
Is the Queen of Cups a yes or a no?
It is a yes.