by estellew | Aug 10, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Queens, Tarot
The Queen of Cups is the Queen of the Throne of Waters and is aligned with the Water Element and therefore the astrological signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. She represents the intuitive feminine, mastery of the feeling realm and the height of compassion. The Queen of Cups brings connection to the subtle undercurrents of life, of compassion, of depths of creativity and esoteric wisdom. She is emotional intelligence, in touch with all facets of love, whether it is romantic love, familial love, friendship and also love of nature and animals. She can teach you much about the depths and possibilities that love can manifest in your life. When she shows up in a reading, it is to connect you with your own positive emotional nature. Since the quality of one's life starts with the emotions, it is an important lesson to embrace in order to have a fulfilled life. Too often the emotions are sacrificed because we only want to experience the 'good' emotions but the path to happiness is to take all emotions with equanimity and learn to let them all pass, as they must eventually. The Queen of Cups can help you to channel your emotions so that they pass and transform like a rainstorm or a burst of sunshine. This Queen shows her emotions openly and authentically - she does not try to hide them in order to protect herself or others as she understands that the most healthy way to live is to express and release emotion. If the Queen of Cups comes into your life now it is to signify you are ready...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Queens, Tarot, Wands
The Queen of Wands is also the Queen of the Thrones of Flame, and is aligned with the fiery signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. She represents self-knowledge, compassion and loyalty. This Queen is born of Fire - she is passionate, fiercely loyal and not afraid to face danger and adversity. Her friends and family can rely on her to look out for them and she makes a formidable foe if you get on the wrong side of her. She knows how to have fun and to laugh things off - she is not one to dwell on what might have been - she is more a woman of action. She knows that often it is better to move towards what you want rather than dwell on why you don't yet have it. Her energy is relentless, and although she may seem to exist in a whirlwind of chaos, it is an organised chaos where one task or concern dovetails neatly into the next so that if you were to observe her activity from a great height, there would be a symmetry and synchronicity to her activity that is inspired. Friendship, a true meeting of minds, and faith in what she stands for are all qualities that this Queen brings to the table. However, when she is not in her right balance she can seem disruptive, disorganised, controlling and her effect can even be claustrophobic or smothering. But this is only because she has forgotten or lost the thread of her own vision and just needs a reminder to get her back on course. When this Queen turns up...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Queens, Swords, Tarot
Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Air, the Queen of Swords represents mental development, independent, clear thought and intent. She brings grace, perception and rationale to matters that may otherwise descend into an emotional She personifies inner strength and a quiet fortitude that is born of learning from personal suffering. She is independent and self-sufficient and so does not need others to fulfill her emotional needs, nor is she easily swayed by emotion or emotional argument. In her best self she is happy and confident and will share her wisdom and strength with anyone she feels who may need or ask for it. However, as we have seen in other cards of this Suit, the Sword is a two-edged blade. It can be a weapon to harm or defend, or a tool to progress one's plans. Since the Swords deal with thoughts and the mental realm, they always indicate how the thoughts that we choose will dictate the course of our experience. When this Queen appears in a reading for you, she can represent a woman who is or will be important to you. She is clear-thinking, well-organised and efficient, and she will tell you what you need to do in order to achieve your goals. Where you need help to pursue a fair outcome, she is your champion because her essence is fairness and justice. She is a strong leader and a fast thinker, and is a good egg to have on your side in a crisis. When she is not in her right energy, she can become overly critical and intolerant, and can cut...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Earth and aligned with the feminine aspects of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the Queen of Pentacles represents pleasure, practicality and sensuality. She is linked to the Goddesses of Old, of Hearth and Home and she has protection and fertility as her gifts. This Queen is in touch with the material realm - she collects, nurtures and utilises all sorts of resources effectively She is sensible and practical and is the person everyone turns to for advice in all areas of their lives. She is passionate and compassionate and she does not let go of people who she brings in to her life easily. Once you are in her circle you are there for life. She is hardworking, detail-oriented and self-sufficient and she can teach you a lot about responsibility and patience, as well as the many rewards of work done diligently and carefully. She can be stubborn and slow to change, but this is because she considers any decision she makes as a commitment and an investment. When she turns up in a reading, it is time for you to pay attention to the practical aspects of your life - your finances, health and comfort. Bringing more stability and organisation into the day to day rituals of your life is important now, as is dealing effectively with the inevitable stresses that modern life entails is important and you need to learn to release stress by nurturing and nourishing yourself kindly and diligently. A good time to pamper yourself, giving yourself little treats that affirm how special you are gives a...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Earth, the Queen of Pentacles represents fruitfulness, plenty and overcoming a barren past. She brings a bounty of riches, health and steadiness to those who have struggled and passed through a long period of deprivation and loss. This Queen is linked to the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn - she is practical and down t earth, sensual and generous. She represents the goddesses of the hearth, marriage and childbirth,, and the spirits that guard the home and family. She is compassionate, but in a practical way - she is no bleeding heart. She can see what needs to be done in a moment, and she steps in with no fuss and gets the job done. She can be stubborn and a little selfish if you get on the wrong side of her, and shame on you if you do, because her natural state is that of loyalty, generosity and practical help. Being a Court Card, when the Queen of Pentacles turns up in a reading it can mean an actual person, either you or someone who is or will be important to you, or it can mean that the qualities that define this Queen are qualities that you possess and need to bring out in yourself more at this time. On an abstract level, she comes to tell you that you need to pamper yourself a little, reacquaint yourself with those small luxuries that make you feel special and valued, and seek out relationships that value you as a woman and someone worthy and valued for your strengths as...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
The Queen of Pentacles is aligned with the Earth Signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. As such, she is concerned with the earthly sphere of life - wealth and prosperity, health and diet, agriculture and the environment, career and progress. She is steady, tireless, and loyal, slow to anger but hard to move from her stance once she has made up her mind. A little bit too attached to routine and seeking certainty in people and things in her life, nevertheless there is no one more loyal and true once she has made you her friend. She is a friend for life. On the flip side, this Queen can be extremely stubborn, prone to jealousy and overindulgence. Striking a balance in the areas of loyalty, flexibility and restraint is a useful focus to adopt. Ambition and drive can be important also to this Queen, and to earn her respect you should have these in abundance. Funnily enough, her crucial lesson is to learn to love and value herself, otherwise she is prone to adopting the lame ducks in this world, and once committed to them she will find it difficult to break free again as her stubborn nature may mean that she will not admit it. Get on the wrong side of this Queen however, and she can appear as cold and immovable as a stone - be aware that it takes a lot for her to get to this stage so if this is the reception you get from this Queen you probably deserve it - I'm sorry but there it is! More specifically, you need to ensure...
