| Ace Of Cups |
| Emotional connection TWO DOVES HOLD A CUP OF OVERFLOWING AND REPLENISHING ITSELF WITH WATER -- THE EFFORTLESS EQUILIBRIUM OF GIVING AND RECEIVING. THE ACE OF CUPS IS A FLEETING GIFT OF EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS: THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. WHETHER THE CONNECTION IS SPIRITUAL OR EARTHLY, IT IS AN OPPERTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND FOR AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE. WHEN THIS CARD GRACES YOUR READING, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MOMENT AT THIS WELLSPRING. meaning: GIVING AND/OR RECEIVING, EMPATHY, A NEW EMOTIONAL CONNECTION TO OTHERS OR TO THE DIVINE, OVER FLOWING ABUNDANCE AND NOURISHMENT, LOVE AND COMPASSION, TRUST IN YOUR EMOTIONS. reversed: unreciprocated emotion, dissatisfaction, instability, tainted happiness, false love, sterility. |
| Two of Cups |
| cosmic affinity the two of cups is crystal clear. it represents a deep, powerful connection between two energies. it may be between potential lovers, friends, strangers, or a person and an experience. in any case the recognition of synergy is unmistakable. when two spirits of this magnitude unite, the universe feels personal and there is no telling what magic might be created. of course, this beautiful moment does require action. what you do with it is up to you. meaning: a soulful connection, simpatico, harmonious relationships of all kinds, a healing of a relationship, alchemy, love fulfilled, engaged intuition. reversed: loss of balance, separation, a closed heart, apathy, misplaced passion, a misunderstanding. |
| Three Of Cups |
| rejuvenating love three cups glow in the radiant warmth that can only be created by hearts that share a past. the three of cups is a spontaneous celebration -- in the past, present, or future -- that honors the bonds of family and intimate friendship. though your solitary achievements have been many, now is the time to acknowledge your community and revel in the love of those who know and support you. meaning: the gift of family and close friends, a celebration, fulfilling love, unexpected joy, a healing covenant, a culmination, good fortune. reversed: overindulgence, decadence, ingratitude, termination, lost contentment. |
| Four Of Cups |
| blind disillusion a man slumps in a corner, brooding over his current situation. what once had satisfied him now brings boredom and discontent. he waivers between self-reflection and disiullusionment but is dangerously close to melancholy. as he stews in his emotions, his ability to see another option is clouded. if he can shake self-pity, he will remember that he has options and the bounty around him will start to become obvious again. when the four of cups appears in your reading, quit focusing on the empty cups; possibility is closer than you think. meaning: disillusionment, self-reflection, listlessness, ennui, emotionally stranded, stagnation, imaginary problems. reversed: taking action, seeing possibilities, impending new relationships and experiences, a breakthrough in self-awareness. |
| Five Of Cups |
| BEFRIENDING GRIEF IN THE MIDST OF DARK CLOUDS AND AN EMOTIONAL STORM, A STRUGGLE RAGES OVER SPILLED CUPS. THE LOSS IS REAL AND IRRETRIEVABLE AND TO MOVE BEYOND IT, HE MUST FEEL SORROW FULLY AND CANDIDLY. IF HE DOES NOT, HE WILL LOSE HIMSELF IN WALLOWING AND EXHAUSTION. IN THE FIVE OF CUPS, THE TUG TOWARDS DISILLUSIONMENT IS STRONG, BUT BEING THOUGHTFUL AND GENTLE IN THIS MOMENT WILL PUT THE PAST IN THE PAST, WHERE IT BELONGS. THE CUP WILL FILL AGAIN AND THE STORM WILL PASS. FEEL THE PAIN, AND KEEP ONE FOOT PLANTED SOLID IN THE GROUND. meaning: SIGNIFICANT BUT ONLY PARTIAL LOSS, DESPAIR, REGRET, FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS, A POSSIBLE END TO A FRIENDSHIP. reversed: a new experience of equilibrium, new partnerships, a hopeful future, a cheerful attitude, emotional growth. |
| Six Of Cups |
| JOY REVISITED TWO CHILDREN SHARE A MOMENT OF INNOCENT LOVE WITH EACH OTHER AS ONE GIVES A FLOWER, AND THE OTHER RECEIVES IT. THE SIX OF CUPS IS A PERSISTENT MEMORY OF HAPPINESS FROM THE PAST; THE FEELINGS, THE SENSATIONS, AND THE WARMTH. IT IS A CONNECTION TO A FAMILIAR PERSON, OR OBJECT THAT RENEWS THIS EXPERIENCE AND REVIVES A SENSE OF JOY. WHEN THIS CARD SHOWS UP IN YOUR READING, IT IS A GENTLE REMINDER OF YOUR NEED TO APPROACH LIFE WITH INNOCENCE. BEAUTY CAN BE CREATED IN AN INSTANT, MAKING EVERYTHING FEEL ALRIGHT - AT LEAST FOR A WHILE. meaning: warm memories, simple pleasures, remembered joy, temporary relief, a pinning for the familiar, an idealizing of the past. reversed: A NEW BEGINNING, A PROMISING FUTURE, RENEWAL. |
| Seven Of Cups |
| lost in choice a woman stands literally caught in the misty bliss of her choices. the seven of cups shows an intimate and personal moment when too many choices are available. we fantasize about endless options but when they actually exist, our imaginations and emotions can begin to complicate the situation. it would be easy (and tempting) to remain in this daydream but to grow, you must commit to a choice and take action. it will undoubtedly change your course, but it will move you forward. meaning: wishing instead of doing, prolonging a choice, indulgence, muffling your inner voice through distraction. reversed: determination, strong will, action, smart choices, a goal nearly realized, dealing masterfully with the unexpected, following your true self. |
| Eight Of Cups |
| into the unknown in the eight of cups, a man walks away from his current reality toward a new dream. the cups of his old way of life have emptied and though he has acquired relationships, skills, and memories, he must abandon some of what he knows to create something new. be confident that nothing of importance has been lost. the path forward is unclear, but to find the deeper satisfaction you crave, you must be certain of your decision, venturing through the haze of the foreign and the unknown. meaning: a search for new paths, a rejection of the matieral for the spiritual, dsiappointment, humility, walking away, fortitude, embracing the unknown. reversed: "stuck in a rut", rigidity, an inability to move on, headonism, resignation, cynicism. |
| Nine Of Cups |
| Shared Happiness a man with nine cups, inviting in anyone who wishes to share his joy and contentment. often known as the wish card, the nine of cups is a moment of emotional fulfillment and satisfaction; a powerful card for giving and receiving. as he reflects back on the events and choices that brought him here, he gives thanks. as the phase goes; "joy shared is happines returned." you have been blessed and now it is time to welcome others to the table for an abundant feast. meaning: contentment, emotional satisfaction, success, a wish fulfilled, pervasiv wellness, good karma. reversed: snobbishness, selfishness, superficiality, corruptness. |
| Ten Of Cups |
| loving balance two people balance with each other harmoniously, a light shining brightly from the stillness of their hearts. the ten of cups pays tribute to the struggles and the victories of relationships but more importantly, to the trust and commitment within them. the ten of cups represents emotional maturity, and a willingness to build something with someone over a period of time -- something that honors each of the participants. considered a very favorable card relating to romance and home life, it is a gift in any reading. meaning: harmony with the people in your life, well-earned blessings, a contented home, abundant joy in relationships, interconnectedness, a wise and cultivated life, romantic fulfillment. reversed: friction, disharmony, strained or lost relations, conflict, grief. |
| Page Of Cups |
| a waking love a young child sits alone with a magical box. as he plays, he begins to imagine who he is as a person. though the emotions may be immature and the thoughts naive, it is the dawning of spiritual awareness. the page of cups can be as confusing to himself as he is to everyone else, but there is something new happening within him and he is doing his best to describe it. his ideas seem excessive and implausible, but they contain glimpses of truth that will illuminate his spirit. meaning: a message, childlike curiosity and joy, a new development, wonder, a sensitive and artistic youth, imagination, a pregnancy or birth. Reversed: deception, a bamboozler, immature love, distractibility, indiscretion. |
| Knight Of Cups |
| passionate idealism a young man sits dramatically in a fountain, caught somewhere between the innocence of childhood and the maturity of adulthood. lacking much real-life experience, the knight of cups lives in his head and is passionately in love with concepts and ideas, mistaking them for real life. he has acquired some knowledge and he wants to share, but his need to impress and to be perceived as wise and poetic drives him to even more theatrics. intensely loyal to his friends and family, he vacillates between emotions as his ideals collide with reality. meaning: idealism, particularly around love and romance; unwanted self-indulgence; passionate (but immature) conviction, intuition, an impending opportunity, an invitation, moodiness. reversed: trickery, a scam or gimmick, hypocrisy, selfishness, one who is unreliable, subtlety. |
| The Queen of Cups |
| motherly devotion the queen of cups is the quintessential mother: warm, devoted and compassionate. she anticipates your every need, knowing your thoughts and feelings almost better than you do. she has experienced many things; she knows the pain that escorts love, and the failure that accompanies success. the queen of cups knows your depth, what you are capable of and more importantly, she believes in you. she is your biggest fan, encouraging your greatness and holding your dreams safely and eternally in her heart. meaning: a nurturing mother figure, genuine empathy, devotion, compassion, exceptional intuition, wisdom through experience. Reversed: passivity, helplessness, wolatility, dependence, a repressive mother figure, punishment. |
| King Of Cups |
| GENTLE POWER IN A SWIRL OF CHOAS, THE KING OF CUPS SITS WITH EASE, GENERATING WARM, KIND, AND GENTLE SUPPORT. HE VALUES EMPATHY AND COMPASSION ABOVE ALL THINGS, AND THE EXPRESSION OF HUMANITY'S GREATNESS THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE. HIS FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS MEAN EVERYTHING TO HIM, AND HE EXPECTS THOSE AROUND HIM TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS. HE IS THE QUINTESSENTIAL FATHER FIGURE; DEVOTED, FAIR, AND PROTECTIVE. WHEN HE SHOWS UP IN YOUR READING, HE CAN BRING OTHERS TO YOUR CAUSE, APPEALING TO THEIR SENSE OF LOYALTY AND DEVOTION. meaning: A WARM FATHER FIGURE, EMPTHY AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS, GENTLE POWER, INSPIRED BY ART AND CULTURE, DIGNITY AND CONVICTION, KIND AND COMPASSIONATE, FIERCELY PROTECTIVE. reversed: deceptive, distant, emotionally manipulative, overly sentimental, a pushover, explosive temper. |