Okay, so I’ve been digging into tarot again lately, and I wanted to really get a handle on the Queen of Cups. Specifically, how she shows up as feelings in a reading. So, I decided to do a little experiment over a few days.
Day 1: Setting the Stage
First, I cleansed my deck. Just held it in my hands, closed my eyes, and imagined all the old, stale energy flowing out. Then, I spent some time just looking at the Queen of Cups card. Really soaking it in. The image, the colors, the vibe. I wrote down some initial thoughts in my journal: “Compassionate, nurturing, intuitive, a bit dreamy…” that kind of thing.
Then, I did a simple three-card spread for myself, focusing on “What are my overall feelings today?” And guess what? The Queen of Cups popped up! I felt this immediate sense of… calm. Like, everything’s gonna be okay. My journal entry for that day was mostly about feeling supported and understood, even though I hadn’t really interacted with anyone significantly.
Day 2: Observing Others
The next day, I decided to focus on how the Queen of Cups might represent someone else’s feelings. I went to my favorite coffee shop, ordered my usual, and just… people-watched. I tried to imagine what each person might be feeling, and if their energy matched the Queen of Cups.
I spotted this woman who was helping an elderly man with his bags. She was so patient and gentle. Classic Queen of Cups vibes, I thought. Later, I saw a couple arguing, and it was pretty clear that neither of them were embodying that Queen of Cups energy! Lots of sharp edges, no softness.
I scribbled down quick, simple observations:
- “Woman helping elderly man = Q of C?”
- “Arguing couple = definitely NOT Q of C.”
Day 3: Putting it All Together
On the third day, I did a few readings for friends, specifically asking about their feelings regarding certain situations. I wanted to test my understanding. One friend was feeling really anxious about a work project, and the cards reflected that—no Queen of Cups in sight.
But another friend was talking about her new relationship, and boom—Queen of Cups, front and center! She confirmed that she felt deeply loved, cherished, and emotionally connected. It all clicked.
So, after all this, I feel like I’ve got a much better grip on the Queen of Cups as feelings. It’s not just about being “nice”—it’s about a deep, intuitive, emotional connection. It’s about compassion, empathy, and a sense of calm, loving support. It showed up really well in the spread and I am glad to have it all written down.
