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Queen of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Queen of Cups points to a sensitive, emotional, intuitive woman. She adds care and empathy, and with heavy cards, excessive sensitivity.

  • empathy
  • intuition
  • care
  • sensitivity
  • emotional maturity
Element
Water
Suit
Cups
Pairs with the Major Arcana
22

Queen of Cups combined with the suits

How Queen of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Queen of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Queen of Cups grows stronger: the theme of feelings and relationships sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Swords

Water and Air are neutral elements. Next to the Swords, the Queen of Cups keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of thoughts and decisions.

Pentacles

Water and Earth are friendly elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Queen of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.

Queen of Cups and the Major Arcana

Queen of Cups and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Queen of Cups and The Lovers mean?

A loving, tender woman.

What does the combination of Queen of Cups and Death mean?

A woman going through changes.

What does the combination of Queen of Cups and The Sun mean?

A happy, loving woman.

How does Queen of Cups behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Queen of Cups points to a sensitive, emotional, intuitive woman. She adds care and empathy, and with heavy cards, excessive sensitivity.