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Queen of Cups

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Queen of Cups from theRider–Waite tarot deck

TheQueen of Cupsis acardused inLatin-suited playing cards(Italian, Spanish, andtarotdecks). It is thequeenfrom thesuitofcups.In Tarot, it is part of whattarot card readerscall the "Minor Arcana".

Tarot cards are used throughout much ofEuropeto playtarot card games.[1]In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily fordivinatorypurposes.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ab Dummett, Michael(1980).The Game of Tarot.Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd.ISBN0-7156-1014-7.
  2. ^Huson, Paul(2004).Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage.Vermont: Destiny Books.ISBN0-89281-190-0.
  • Gray, Eden(1960)The Tarot Revealed: A modern guide to reading the Tarot Cards.A signet book from The New American Library Inc. Times Mirror. Authorised reprint Published by Inspiration House.