Herbal Elixirs of the Minor Arcana: Suit of Cups
Written by Luci Johnson
The Suit of Cups, represents the water element in the Minor Arcana of the Tarot. It can be a dangerous, powerful force or calm and tranquil. It is the flow of thoughts, ideas, emotions and feelings. Physically, water imbalances manifest as water retention, kidney or bladder problems, over sensitivity and over-empathy. Our water element affects our relationships with self and others. Opening up feelings of love, trust and commitment. If you performed a one card Tarot Reading for yourself or another and a Suit of Cups card surfaces, then the cards are allowing you to look at your emotional mind to heal and balance the water element in your situation. Suit of CupsAce of CupsLotus flower, leaf, seeds, nodes, root proper, and/or plumule with red wine. I am overflowing with divine love, inner peace and enlightenment. With pure devotion, I open myself to the wisdom of my heart. Two of Cups Uva ursi, pipsissewa, Manzanita and vodka. I recognize the spiritual strength and power that is created from our relationship. Three of Cups Black haw, squawvine with vodka. I welcome joyfulness, celebration and friendship in the dance of life. Four of Cups Burdock, dandelion root and leaves with brandy. I have gratitude for the blessings that have been offered to me. I see the true value in my life while finding inner peace and contentment. Five of Cups Horsetail, agrimony, cornsilk and vodka. I focus on the gifts that remain rather than what has been lost. From my losses I gain the experience to create a brighter tomorrow. Six of Cups Watermelon seeds with red wine. My inner child experiences love and play with friends. Seven of Cups Juniper berries and vodka. I recognize the possibilities and realize my inner powers and capacities. Eight of Cups Gravel root, parsley root, marshmallow root and vodka. I leave old emotions behind, moving deeply inward to evaluate the emotional situation, and make way for the new rejuvenated self to be revealed. Nine of Cups False unicorn root and vodka. I share my feelings with close friends and family. Ten of Cups Poppy seeds and red wine. I am responsible for my reality. Page of Cups Blue flag, milk thistle and dandelion with glycerin. I am open to the new skills and creative endeavours that are being revealed to me by the Great Earth Mother. Knight of Cups Sarsaparilla, red clover, barberry root and vodka. I am committed to my relationships, making love an experience that is shared with another. Queen of Cups Chaste berries, raspberry leaf and red wine. I have clarity, empathy and knowledge of needs and desires of self and my relationships. King of Cups Saw palmetto and brandy. I am cultivating male sensitivity, the ability to see and give of ones self creatively and sexually.
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