The "Queens" in the Tarot
Deck may also be known by other names (depending on the deck used). For
example, the Shapeshifter's
Tarot includes "Goddesses" in place of the "Queens" in
the Rider-Waite and Robin
Wood decks.
All Court Cards may be interpreted as referring to a person - the card
itself including information to identify the individual. Alternatively
they may be interpreted symbolically, in which case "Queens" may
be understood to represent "Movement" or "Travel".
The element of the Queens is "Water". This is the element that
is associated with emotions (and the suit of Cups). The Queens are subtly
different reflections of the Empress.
In general terms, when Queens appear in a spread they indicate a period
of growth and development.
The Queen of Wands has attained mental (and possibly academic) success
and also conveys the theme of manifesting one's spiritual potential.
When this Court Card appears in a spread to identify a person to the
sitter then the characteristics it conveys include: A married or mature
woman, blond or red hair, brown or blue eyes, of the astrological
sign of Aries. (This is not always the purpose of the appearance
of a Court Card in a spread.)
This card may encourage the seeker to be aware of his/her influence
on others and on situations - in order to encourage and empower, but
not overwlem, others. |
