XIII – Queen of Cups♥

Queen of Cups is compassion embodied, intuitive and deeply empathetic. In the Golden Dawn system, the Queen represents the watery part of Water—the element in its purest receptive form, the still pool that reflects all things, the depth that holds all feeling.

The Queen of Cups heals with understanding, nurtures creativity, and guides with gentle wisdom. She gazes into her ornate cup, seeing in its waters the secret feelings of all who approach her. Her throne rests at the water's edge, and the sea creatures carved upon it speak of her mastery over the realm of emotion and intuition. She is the counselor, the healer, the one who understands without needing to be told.

As Water of Water, the Queen represents emotional intelligence at its fullest development—the ability to feel deeply without being overwhelmed, to understand intuitively without losing objectivity. The Queen of Cups invites you to connect with your emotions and care for yourself and others. She teaches that true wisdom often speaks in whispers from the heart, and that nurturing others begins with nurturing oneself.