Combination of card Five of Cups and card Queen of Pentacles
The Queen of Pentacles embodies care and patience, while the upright Five of Cups nearby speaks of loss's bitterness. The soul is torn apart: one side insists on holding on, while the other drowns in disappointment's depths. A person clings to a mask of well-being, though everything inside screams with pain. Like a waterfall barely contained by a fragile dam – temporary and risky.
Combination of reversed card Five of Cups and card Queen of Pentacles
The Queen of Pentacles alongside the reversed Five of Cups represents earthly wisdom confronting the denial of loss. A person comforts others while neglecting themselves. They mend others' wounds while their own soul bleeds. Practicality trumps emotions, but unresolved feelings don't vanish – they simply lie in wait.
Combination of card Five of Cups and reversed card Queen of Pentacles
Reversed Queen of Pentacles with the upright Five of Cups – a combination of selfishness and raw emotional pain. The person retreats into their disappointment, like a turtle pulling into its shell. They're not just refusing to help others – they believe the world owes them something for their suffering. The sense of loss becomes a justification for total withdrawal.
Combination of reversed card Five of Cups and reversed card Queen of Pentacles
Both cards are reversed: the Queen of Pentacles and the Five of Cups. Here, selfishness intertwines with pain denial. The person has essentially built a double shield – protecting themselves from others and their own emotions. They stubbornly insist everything's fine, even as a storm rages inside. This stance drains energy and blocks healing.