Queen of Cups ∪

What the card shows

The Queen of Cups gazes into an ornate cup at the water’s edge. She represents emotional intelligence: deep feeling held with calm.

Compassion includes hearing another person without taking responsibility for everything they feel.

The suit of Cups

Cups belong to water. They hold feeling, relationships, intuition and imagination. Cups cards ask what moves you and how you care for yourself and others.

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A pose to pair with this card

Supported Bridge

A calm, supported opening for emotional rest.

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A longer practice

Evening wind-down

Water asks for space to feel. A quiet evening practice lets the day’s emotions settle without pressure.

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Questions to sit with

• How do I care for my feelings without being overwhelmed by them?
• Who could use my empathy right now?

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