THE SUIT OF CUPS
IN THE TAROT

King of Cups

KING OF CUPS

Meaning

A charismatic man, a man who loves us unselfishly and who will always be a true guide.

Reversed Card

A man who is too severe with us, a man who is overprotective.

 
Queen of Cups

QUEEN OF CUPS

Meaning

A woman with a strong maternal instinct; a highly intelligent and capable woman. A woman who loves us unselfishly and who always give sound advice. A woman who sacrifices herself for us. A woman who wields great influence over us.

Reversed Card

An oppressive female figure; a rigid woman who restricts us.

 
Knight of Cups

KNIGHT OF CUPS

Meaning

Vitality in love; a renewal or rebirth of love. Rediscovering latent feelings; a desire to meet new and dynamic people.

Reversed Card

Jealousy, turbulent love, betrayal.

 
Page of Cups

PAGE OF CUPS

Meaning

A persistent attraction and fantasies involving a very attractive person who has made an impression on us. An attractive young person.

Reversed Card

A ruthless person, betrayal in love, infidelity, real intentions are hidden.

 
10 of Cups

10 OF CUPS

Meaning

The ultimate serenity of the soul and willingness to love. Great inner richness that finally generates results and will be appreciated by others ... and by some in a very special way. We are finally attractive thanks to our inner beauty.

Reversed Card

Great potential that is not exploited due only to the fact that we do not believe sufficiently in ourselves and in our charm over others.

 
9 of Cups

9 OF CUPS

Meaning

A moment of utmost personal satisfaction, in terms of both love and career. New and worthwhile opportunities to be seized. Things could not be better.

Reversed Card

Errors in managing a situation that would have been completely favorable. In spite of fairly good results, more could have been attained.

 
8 of Cups

8 OF CUPS

Meaning

An opportunity to reflect on things. A sound foundation for creating something together with another person.

Reversed Card

A risk of a situation crumbling although it seemed strong and sound.

 
7 of Cups

7 OF CUPS

Meaning

What seemed like it would never come, will finally arrive. A magical time.

Reversed Card

Almost a curse, we are never allowed to find happiness.

 
6 of Cups

6 OF CUPS

Meaning

The serenity of the past may return. Pleasant memories come to mind, making us reflect on our situation, stimulating our short-term future plans.

Reversed Card

Painful memories. Not succeeding in eliminating a painful memory from our thoughts.

 
5 of Cups

5 OF CUPS

Meaning

Good news. New opportunities to be seized, quickly however, because they will not last long.

Reversed Card

Opportunities not acted upon, loss of important opportunities that would finally have led to great personal satisfaction.

 
4 of Cups

4 OF CUPS

Meaning

Emotional stability. Positive stability. Pleasure rediscovered in your everyday life.

Reversed Card

Lack of emotional stability. Ups and downs.

 
3 of Cups

3 OF CUPS

Meaning

A perfect understanding. Profitable and fully gratifying affairs. Total harmony and happiness. The birth of an opportunity.

Reversed Card

New opportunities on the horizon, but it will be difficult to take advantage of them.

 
2 of Cups

2 OF CUPS

Meaning

Union. A close tie with another person. A prolific relationship. Love.

Reversed Card

A close tie with another person is weakening. A couple in conflict. A relationship is tossed aside.

 
Ace of Cups

ACE OF CUPS

Meaning

Maximum fertility and joy of living. Enormous satisfactions and strong feelings are on the way.

Reversed Card

An opportunity wasted, a relationship thrown to the wind, a waste of resources, disappointment.