So yesterday I pulled out my trusty tarot deck after a long day, coffee in hand and totally ready for some chill vibes. Had this urge to dig into the Princess of Cups – you know, that dreamy-looking girl holding her cup like it’s the most precious thing ever? Yeah, her. Figured I’d explore upright first, see what good feels vibes she brought.
My Initial Upright Dive
I shuffled my cards real good, focusing hard on just that open-hearted energy. Cut the deck, flipped the top card… boom! Princess of Cups upright! Sweet. Instantly felt this sense of gentleness wash over me. My journal was open already, so I started scribbling:
- Pure feelings popping up, good ones mostly.
- Getting nudges from my gut feelings – like little whispers.
- Wanting to create something soft, maybe paint.
- Feeling protective over my chill zone and happy little ideas.
Felt really nice and peaceful. Like sitting by a calm lake. Good start!
Then… The Flip Flop Surprise
Alright, upright felt smooth. Now for the trickier part: the reversed version. Shuffled again, this time thinking about energy getting stuck, emotions getting messy. Felt a bit heavier this time. Flipped a card… and yep, upside down Princess stared right back. My stomach kinda did a little flip-flop too. Not so comfy now. Where the upright felt like a clear stream, this felt like… muddy water. Okay. Deep breath. Time to figure out what this upside-down dreamer was trying to tell me.
- First thought? Feeling totally overwhelmed. Like my feelings were bubbling up everywhere except usefully.
- Those gut feelings? Yeah, they felt noisy and confusing, not helpful whispers anymore.
- Did I trust myself right then? Nope. Not really. Felt shaky.
- Super sensitive too. Could have cried over spilled coffee. Seriously.
Realized this reversal wasn’t about big disasters, more like my inner compass going haywire. Emotions weren’t flowing; they were flooding or totally blocked.
What Actually Helps When She’s Upside Down? (For Me, Anyway)
Stared at that card for ages, feeling kinda bummed. Upright was all sweetness and light, reversed felt like a messy puddle. Needed practical stuff, not more fog. Here’s what I fumbled my way towards:
- Chill the Heck Out First: Seriously. Trying to read anything or do anything deep while feeling reversed? Pointless. Grabbed a literal cup of tea, did 5 mins of staring at a tree outside. Just breathing.
- Write it Down, Don’t Hold it In: Pulled out my journal again. Didn’t try to make sense, just scribbled every messy feeling word that popped up: “Annoyed,” “Squirmy,” “Scared nobody cares,” “Tired.” Getting it out helped drain some of that emotional swamp.
- Ask Simple Questions: Instead of “What’s my soul purpose?” which felt impossible, asked things like, “What am I REALLY worried about right now?” or “What tiny thing would feel a bit easier today?” Baby steps.
- Touch Grass: Went outside barefoot. Literally stood on the damp grass. Sounds silly, but feeling the earth under my feet felt grounding. The Princess reversed feels totally untethered – so grounding is key. Water the plants. Pet the dog. Get out of the head and into the body.
- Maybe Flip the Card Upright Sometimes: Okay, maybe it’s cheating? But sometimes if that reversed energy feels too sticky, I physically turn the card upright for a sec. Focus only on the image: gentle, dreamy, holding her cup safe. It kinda helps reset my brain to what she could feel like again. Like, “Hey, remember this potential?” Then I flip it back to reversed and deal.
The Big Takeaway For Now
So yeah, the Princess of Cups reversed? She ain’t all bad. She’s a flashing warning light on my dashboard saying, “Emotional Overload! Proceed carefully!” Upright is easy creativity and gentle feelings. Reversed is a reminder I’m human and get emotionally tangled sometimes. The practical, down-to-earth stuff – breathing, writing, grounding, simple questions – that’s my lifeline when she pops up upside down. Gotta keep that toolkit handy.
