The INDIAN TAROTS

The Queen of Cups rules the suit with compassion and understanding. She beholds the beauty found in her ornate cup. The ever-cascading sea flows next her, symbolising the ever-changing nature of our subconscious. The Queen is the culmination of many of the ideals found throughout the suit.

The queen sits in a relaxed position as she admires her cup. Sitting by the Arabian sea, she is connected with her inner emotions and subconsciousness. In her appreciation of beauty and her casual posture, she communicates her rule by aesthetics. Instead of might is right, the Queen of Cups’ motto is right is right. The cup in the Queen of Cups is unique in its design. It is the only cup in the suit that is visibly more decorated than normal. It is also the only cup that is closed (like a trophy with a lid). This illustrates the vastness of the soul and reveals the inherent mystery of our inner consciousness. The ornate cup handles appear to be two angels, guarding the cup’s contents. This is an allusion to the ark of the covenant, a divine container that had similar angels guarding it. The cup handles thus connect the card with the mysterious divine.

The Queen sits upon a great gray throne. The grayness of the throne illustrates the queen’s unbiased nature. She does not rule for herself but for the ideal of aesthetic beauty. Above the queen’s head, carved in the throne, are two water Apsaras. These magical entities reiterate the sentiment found in the Six of Cups: Keep your inner child alive. These creatures of the ocean also connect us to our unconscious self.

The queen’s robes are flowing and blue. From her robe comes all of the world’s oceans. Because water is associated with the subconscious, the queen wears her mind for all to see. At the queen’s feet there are scattered stones of various colors. They reveal the beauty that can come from weathering the ocean waters of your subconscious. They also show that we need to gather up the hardships we have faced and arrange them in a beautiful mosaic, illustrating our life’s experiences. As has been stated multiple times, ocean water represents our subconsciousness. It is the element of the cups suit, stemming all the way back to the Ace of Cups. Like water, we must be nourishing to others and adapt to the hardships that come up in our path.

Upright meaning

This card often represents emotional maturity, intuition, and compassion. It suggests that you’re able to connect with others on a deep emotional level, and that you’re able to offer support and guidance to those in need. The card encourages you to trust your intuition and to be compassionate towards others.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate emotional instability, moodiness, or a lack of empathy. You may be struggling to connect with others or to find balance in your emotions. The card suggests that you may need to work on developing your emotional intelligence and finding ways to connect with others.