Queen of Cups
The Queen of Cups is such a powerful card rife with symbolism and meaning. As all Queens in the tarot, the Queen of Cups represents an area of mastery in the Feminine aspect. Here we see a woman, crowned Queen, sitting on her throne at the shores edge. She is holding a very large and ornate chalice and this chalice is not like any other chalice in the suit of cups. The other chalices are quite simple or plain, but the queens chalice is bejeweled and there is a cover on it, as well as angels, standing on either side of the chalice, presumably the handles. The Queen is seemingly looking right through it, as if there is something inside that can only be seen with a psychic sense. This chalice symbolizes a level of psychic connection and ability that supersedes any other cup card. This Queen has perfected her connection to the spiritual and as such it has allowed her to see things and perceive things that other cannot. There are cherubim all over her throne, showing us that she is div...