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==Divinatory meaning== | ==Divinatory meaning== | ||
Beautiful, fair, dreamy—as one who sees visions in a cup. This is, however, only one of her aspects; she sees, but she also acts, and her activity feeds her dream. This queen is to us the image of the married woman and the mother and of all that which woman can give to man and mankind, by her virtue both of soul and body. So the card must also mean the realization of hopes and wishes, consequently success. | Beautiful, fair, dreamy—as one who sees visions in a cup. This is, however, only one of her aspects; she sees, but she also acts, and her activity feeds her [[Oneiromancy|dream]]. This queen is to us the image of the married woman and the mother and of all that which woman can give to man and mankind, by her virtue both of soul and body. So the card must also mean the realization of hopes and wishes, consequently success. | ||
The wisdom is here more of the practical blend, usefulness, knowing how to act with care and prudence. | The wisdom is here more of the practical blend, usefulness, knowing how to act with care and prudence. | ||
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The card may represent a woman, or an impersonal power or authority, whom the querent has to obey, or to whom it will be to his advantage to submit. It expresses a tendency to go out into the world and make a name and position for oneself, and indicates the right moment to do so. It is fairly certain that it will ensure some publicity, renown, fame, or even glory or theatrical success. | The card may represent a woman, or an impersonal power or authority, whom the querent has to obey, or to whom it will be to his advantage to submit. It expresses a tendency to go out into the world and make a name and position for oneself, and indicates the right moment to do so. It is fairly certain that it will ensure some publicity, renown, fame, or even glory or theatrical success. | ||
There is a strong [[Gemini]]/[[Cancer]] energy in this card. The combination of | There is a strong [[Gemini]]/[[Cancer]] energy in this card. The combination of [[air (element)|air]] and [[water (element)|water]] suggest an ever-changing scenario. | ||
If reversed, the card can mean: A good woman; otherwise, distinguished woman but one not to be trusted; perverse woman; vice, dishonor, depravity. A rich marriage. | If reversed, the card can mean: A good woman; otherwise, distinguished woman but one not to be trusted; perverse woman; vice, dishonor, depravity. A rich marriage. | ||