Cups are the suit of emotion and healing. As water can power so much, it shows a type of life force in a reading. Emotions are fluid thus represented by cups. Your raw desires and emotions can be found when you’re seeing mostly cups in a draw.
Intuition is also represented by the cup. Cups can show the clarity that your intuition is trying to bring to a muddier situation.
Love, spirituality, wisdom and emotions are all represented by the suit of cups
A reading dominated by Cups cards points to a time when emotions cannot be ignored. It may signal:
- Heightened or repressed emotions
- Emotional healing or needing emotional care
- Brand new creative energy
- Important messages
If you’re feeling adrift or overwhelmed, the Cups gently guide you to reconnect with what truly matters: the people you love, the dreams you hold dear, and the quiet wisdom within you.
Element: water
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Life
- Self-Awareness cups show that you’re learning what makes you tick- from an emotional level
- Healing of your emotions are also indicated by cups
- Creativity and Imagination: The Cups are the wellspring of creativity. Their energy supports artistic pursuits, inspiration, and following one’s muse.
- Spiritual Connection: On a deeper level, Cups may suggest the need to reconnect with your higher self, spirit, or faith.
Love
In love readings, cups show that you are in a very emotional relationship. They are indicating either getting deeper in love, drifting away emotionally, stormy break ups or a new soul mate coming into your life.
- Puppy love, new love or feeling like you’re falling in deeper
- Emotional turmoil over a highly volatile or toxic relationship
- Strong emotions with break ups
- First kiss, first date, first time saying “I love you-” the feelings that come with those firsts in a relationship
Career
While the Suit of Pentacles is often more associated with career and material matters, Cups have a significant role to play. When they show up in career readings, they speak to jobs and environments where emotions, relationships, and creativity are central.
- New beginnings and new ideas for jobs
- Emotional work- work in mental health or social services can be represented by cups
- Finding emotional fulfillment in work, or needing to find emotional fulfillment
- A job that is draining you emotionally or is toxic that you’re needing to move from
However, negative Cups cards in career readings may point to emotional burnout, interpersonal drama, or a need to address workplace dissatisfaction. The Five of Cups, for instance, can signal a professional disappointment or a missed opportunity, while the Seven of Cups warns against distraction or unrealistic expectations about your career.
General
In any spread- love, life, general, or career; cups tell you to look deeper. What feelings are influencing your decisions? Where are your relationships thriving or struggling? How can you bring more empathy and creativity into your daily experience?
- Follow the lead of your heart over “logic”
- Allow your emotions to be expressed freely and safely
- Practice self love and self care
- Look for emotional fulfillment
- Allow yourself to feel that creative energy
Ace
Keywords:
Upright
New beginnings, love, new creative ideas/endeavors
Reversed
Feeling isolated and severing ties you want to keep, learning to love yourself or repressed emotions you’re trying to bury
Chakra:
Seventh, Crown
Sahasrara
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Two
Keywords:
Upright
Partnership, union, mutual respect, connection on a more emotional level
Reversed
Breaking up, feeling out of touch with your partner if you have one
Chakra:
Sixth, Third Eye
Ajna
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Venus and Cancer
Three
Keywords:
Upright
Friendship, community, celebration
Reversed
Independence, crowding, getting in the way, impulsiveness/hedonism
Chakra:
Sixth, Third Eye
Ajna
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Mercury and Cancer
Four
Keywords:
Upright
Contemplation, not caring, emotionally numb
Reversed
Hermit, isolating yourself or feeling isolated
Chakra:
Fifth, Throat
Vishuddha
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Moon and Cancer
Five
Keywords:
Upright
Regret, loss, failing
Reversed
Searching or finding happiness, materialistic values, greed
Chakra:
Fifth, Throat
Vishuddha
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Mars and Scorpio
Six
Keywords:
Upright
Nostalgia, childhood memories, simple joys
Reversed
Rumination, reliving past trauma, learning to forgive
Chakra:
Four, Heart
Anahata
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Sun and Scorpio
Seven
Keywords:
Upright
Choices, illusions, wishful thinking
Reversed
Too many choices, overwhelm, finding your own values
Chakra:
Three, Solar Plexus
Manipura
Yes/No:
No
Astrological Signs:
Venus and Scorpio
Eight
Keywords:
Upright
Moving on, seeking deeper meaning, failure
Reversed
Being stuck in trauma, getting lost in shallow thought, leaving a situation
Chakra:
Three, Solar Plexus
Manipura
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Saturn and Pisces
Nine
Keywords:
Upright
Feeling fulfilled, feeling grateful
Reversed
being humbled, feeling empty
Chakra:
Second, Sacral
Svadhisthana
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Jupiter and Pisces
Ten
Keywords:
Upright
Lasting happiness, family joy, emotional completeness
Reversed
toxic family or love dynamic, feeling disconnected from your loved ones
Chakra:
First, Root
Muladhara
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Mars and Pisces
Knave/Page
Keywords:
Upright
New emotional experiences, creativity, intuitive messages
Reversed
Overly emotional, childish dysregulation, “writer’s block”
Chakra:
First, Root
Muladhara
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Moon and Pisces
Knight
Keywords:
Upright
Pursuing dreams, romance, following your heart
Reversed
Jealousy, feeling overly emotional, thinking too far outside the box
Chakra:
Four, Heart
Anahata
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Moon and Scorpio
Queen
Keywords:
Upright
Empathy, nurturing, deep intuition
Reversed
co-dependent, emotional storms, self care
Chakra:
Sixth, Third Eye
Ajna
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Neptune and Libra
King
Keywords:
Upright
Emotional balance, wisdom, and compassionate leadership
Reversed
Emotional dysregulated, manipulation, self care
Chakra:
Sixth, Third Eye
Ajna
Yes/No:
Yes
Astrological Signs:
Neptune and Pisces
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