Mystic Goddess: A Journey in Tarot

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...

The knight of cups is rife with symbolism, as most tarot are. The fact that the cups suit has to do with spiritual and emotional depths lends a lot of interesting characteristics to this court card that I find really beautiful.   Here we see a knight on a horse, carrying a chalice that he is holding put towards the direction he is traveling. I cannot help but to immediately think of the search for the Holy Grail and the Knights Templar, as not only did these things have deep spiritual significance but the chalice also promised deep fulfillment and both had a notable psychic significance. The knight on the horse has a helmet with wings on it, like none other than Hermes/Mercury the messenger god of communication who was also gifted with the ability to freely travel into and out of the underworld, which no other deity had the privilege of. His tunic that lays over his armor has water and fishes which shows that while he is protected he also has a fluidity to him, that allows him to t...

The page is the first of the court card, in each suits. The page of  cups is no different in his position of novice, but the characteristics are different than the other suits. Let’s take a look…   Here we see a young man standing near flowing water, with a neutral sky behind him. The flowing water represents the flow of emotions, psychic connection, and emotion. He is dressed in a handsome tunic decorated with lotus blossoms, an ancient symbol of spiritual awakening, and a beautiful blue hat with a scarf attached that flows as if it was water signifying the flow of emotions and intuition that as many novices know can initially disturb or irritate the analytics mind. His short and tights are red, symbolizing worldly pleasure and presence, letting us know that he, first and foremost, has a solid foundation in the material world. In his right hand he holds a gold chalice and in it a small fish, and he seems to be communicating with the fish, as if the fish is offering him some w...

The ten of cups really goes above and beyond to paint a beautiful picture of dreams manifested. Some say that there’s more than meets the eye with this card, but is that so? This card is such a lovely picture of getting it all, but it’s a different kind of getting it all. We see a husband and wife embracing each other while they look over all they possess and their children joyfully play next to them. They have lush property with a river running through it, a small home, and a beautiful family. Above them is a bright blue sky and in it a glowing rainbow containing 10 golden cups. What we see here is the very picture of emotional fulfillment… they may not have lots of wealth or a big home, but they have what they need, each other. Most importantly they have love… this is what makes them rich, and this is what the cups suit is all about. Additionally they have a connection to spirit and a deep gratitude for what they have. The blue clothing shows us their spiritual/psychic connection and...