The element of the suit of cups water symbolizes the unconsciousness and feelings, and as such, this suit is all about emotions. The Queen of Cups combines this energy, with an inward focus and calmness.
She is feminine, loving, and kind and has the ability to connect with people on the emotional level. If the queen represents a woman in your life, she will be influential to you and your decisions and does so with the best intentions.
If she shows up in a reading, it might be a sign that you need to find help or connect with others to solve your problems. But before seeking help from others, this Queen advises you to connect and listen to your inner voice. Just like she does.
Queen of Cups Key Facts
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Queen of Cups tarot card meaning, and its connection to love, career, and life, below you can find a quick overview of the most important features represented by this Cups card.
| Upright | Femininity, loving, kindness, sensitivity |
| Reversed | Insecurity, weak, needy, shallow |
| Yes or No | Yes |
| Element | Water |
| Planet | Neptune |
| Astrological Sign | Pisces |
Queen of Cups Tarot Card Description
To fully understand the Queen of Cups tarot card meaning, we will first take a look at the illustration, its colors, and symbolism.
The Queen of Cups tarot card depicts a queen sitting on her throne on the ocean shore. Since water is symbolic of feelings, this tells us that she rules the emotional realm.
In her hand, she holds a golden cup with handles that look like angel wings, suggesting the Queen is really in tune with her spirituality.
The cup shown on this card is the only cup that is closed in the whole tarot deck, symbolizing that the queen likes to keep things more to herself.
The fact that she is alone shows us that she has taken the time to think. Her feet are not touching the water, which means she is looking at her feelings and emotions from an outside perspective.
Queen of Cups Tarot Meaning
When the Queen of Cups tarot card appears in a spread, there are two main interpretations.
The first one is the literal interpretation. You have a woman in your life that plays a significant role in it. This person is supportive, reliable, and helps you reach your full potential.
She is kind and strong and is not afraid to use tough love to push you forward. She can connect with you on an emotional level, so you will enjoy her honesty and fairness.
If the Queen of Cups shows up in your reading, this might be a sign that you should accept this person’s role in your life, as her goal is ultimately to help you.
The second meaning has to do with the trusted inner voice you have within you. This card can be a sign to take the time to focus on yourself and your emotional health before trying to help others.
This doesn’t mean you don’t care about others. It just means you’re smart enough to know you can’t help others if you don’t help yourself first.
Spending time to listen to your inner voice, also allows you to trust more on your intuition and think and act with your heart, instead of your mind. This can give you new insights and solutions to problems where a logical approach is not working.
Money and Career Meaning
In a career reading, the Queen of Cups encourages you to consider whether your job is taking care of your emotional well-being or not. No paycheck is worth your inner peace.
If you discover that your job is making you unhappy or using up all of your energy, you must walk away. There are plenty of other opportunities on the horizon for you.
In a finance reading, the Queen of Cups bodes well for your financial state. She reminds you to be vigilant in spending and saving money for long-term success.
Overall, though, money won’t be your focus at this time in your life.
Love and Relationships Meaning
The Queen of Cups in a love and relationship meaning can be a person or a feeling. If it is a person, it indicates a nurturing woman that puts work into her relationship. This person might be you or your partner.
No matter which of you it is, the indication is a positive one. Reliability, compassion, and support are all things that will be offered in this relationship.
If the card represents emotions, the association is also positive. In your relationship, you will be feeling secure and happy. You know your heart is being taken care of and you feel valued. You and your partner share passion and love, and that aren’t changing any time soon.
If you are single, a new romance is on the horizon. The suitor that you meet will be feminine and strong. They will also be encouraging, warm, and affectionate.
This person may not be overly conversational, but that is only because they are shy. Give them a chance, and you will be pleased with the outcome!
Health and Spirituality Meaning
In a health reading, the Queen of Cups can denote special care that is being given to you. This might come in the form of a nurse or a supportive family member or partner.
You may be feeling under the weather, but you can rely on this support system to hold you up. With their help, you will be feeling back to normal in no time at all.
Queen of Cups Reversed
In this paragraph, we will talk a bit more about what it means if you’ve pulled the Queen of Cups tarot card in the reversed position.
The Queen of Cups reversed doesn’t bring a positive message. When this card comes up in a tarot reading, it stands for emotional immaturity.
You need to pay close attention to the way you react to situations in your life. For example, when you argue with someone, you may be tempted to resort to physical violence.
You must take a closer look here and realize that this will not solve your problems. Communication will do much more to resolve the issues that ail you.
The Queen of Cups reversed also encourages you to let go of grudges and hate in your heart. No matter how badly you have been hurt, you must not allow it to make you bitter or vengeful.
This will not serve you well and actually, leads to a miserable existence. The good news is it is never too late to shape up your habits. If you recognize that you have a problem, you can take the proper steps to fix it.
If you ignore these vengeful and bitter emotions, they will eventually reach a boiling point. This will lead to increased stress levels, which will affect your ability to deal with everyday problems.
Instead, try to listen to your inner feelings and emotions. How are you feeling? What caused these emotions? What will help to make you feel happier and more joyful again?
Don’t judge yourself while exploring these emotions. The Queen of Cups calls you to listen to your inner feelings and accept and respect them in the process.
Queen of Cups: Yes or No
The Queen of Cups signifies compassion, love, and caring for others. It is an overall positive card and is associated with support and commitment. For these reasons, the answer to your yes or no question is yes. This is especially true for relationship questions.
Queen of Cups and Astrology
The Queen of Cups is mostly connected to the zodiac sign Pisces. This sign is associated with spiritual healing, introspection, and even a bit of self-martyrdom at times. Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the planet that is connected to compassion, creativity, and psychic powers.
Important Card Combinations
The positive vibe of this card also affects other cards surrounding the Queen. Happy relationships, financial freedom, and learning new languages are all being predicted by the Queen of cups in combination with other cards.
Below you can find the most important card combinations of the Queen of Cups.
Queen of Cups and the Hierophant
When the Queen of Cups and the Hierophant appear in a spread together, a happy relationship is in your future. If you have been struggling to see eye-to-eye with your partner, you will soon receive deliverance from that.
Communication is a big part of resolving any issues. Consider talking to your partner about the root cause of your problems so that you can move forward to a happier future.
Queen of Cups and the Wheel of Fortune
If the Queen of Cups and the Wheel of Fortune come up in the same spread, you are destined for financial freedom. Perhaps you have been struggling to make ends meet, or the bills are piling up.
There is no need to worry. Stay on top of things as best you can – your luck is about to change. Financial freedom is just around the corner!
Queen of Cups and Eight of Wands
This combination with the Eight of Wands calls attention to learning a new language. If you have been considering furthering your education in this area, now is a great time to start classes.
You will find it easy to grasp the new information, and this skill in your tool belt could significantly impact your future.
Queen of Cups and Ten of Wands
This duo tells you that you have been procrastinating. It warns that when you put tasks off until the last minute, you are hurting your chances of success.
The Queen of Cups together with the Ten of Wands tells you that moving slowly toward a goal is not the best way to elevate your life.
Take some time to think about what you need to get motivated. Maybe you can give yourself little rewards when you complete a task, or perhaps you need a set schedule to stay on task.
Regardless of what option you choose, if you pick a plan and stick to it, you can reach new heights much quicker and more effectively.
Queen of Cups Tarot Cards
The Queen of Cups is one of my favorite cards of the tarot deck. It’s serene and powerful at the same time. Below you find a selection of stunning Queen of Cups tarot cards.
A Little Spark of Joy 
Bad Bitches Tarot 
Jenisse Taylor 
Everyday Witch Tarot 
Bohemian Cats Tarot 
Tigerpixie 
Kelsey Showalter 
The Drawer King 
Kyndall Dyer
Queen of Cups in a Reading
That’s all for the Queen of Cups tarot card meaning. If the Queen of Cups showed up in your reading, accept the feminine, and loving energy of others as their goal is ultimately to help you. Also, try to connect and listen to your inner voice. Just like the Queen does.
If you’ve pulled the Queen of Cups in your tarot reading, I’m really curious if the meaning made sense to you. Just leave a comment below or give kudos to this article by clicking on the stars.
Savanna says
Name of My reading was Split Decision. I pulled 1st six of cups and 2nd queen of cups both upright …. what does that mean exactly?
Wille says
Hello Savanna,
Thank you for your question. The suit of Cups is all about love, emotions, and relationships. The Six of Cups wants you to handle your memories; it wants you to look back (especially in childhood); think about your past love. Whereas the Queen of Cups wants you to pay more attention to yourself and your feeling. This card also represents a calm, romantic, and affectionate woman. Summing up, the spread might mean your current feelings vs. your past. Anyways, always listen to your intuition ✨
Hope this helps!
Love
Wille
Lori says
Hi ✨
I did a love reading and got the ace of cups, queen of cups and the lovers as the third card. What does this mean ?
Thank you for your interesting posts????
Wille says
Hi Lori, thanks for the comment! This card combination brings nothing but good news concerning your love life???? Seems like the spread indicates a new beginning and a supportive relationship full of love and harmony ✨
I hope this helped!
Love,
Wille
Stam says
I performed a reading with the question :
If a friend has started to develop feelings for me. I got : 4 of Swords, Queen of Cups, Ace of pentacles and 3 of cups as an extra card. Any help please ? Thank you in advance
Steven says
I pulled out my deck after a couple of years due to having a sudden urge to do a spread. When i pulled my deck out, the Queen of Chalices and The Wheel were already facing up. I took this as a sign that everything that I am working for will pay off. Then I also wasn’t sure why these cards were face up after not touching for 4+ years..