Tarot Suits: The Cups Cards

The Suit of Cups in Tarot represents emotions, relationships, intuition, and creativity. Associated with the water element, these cards often reflect matters of the heart, deep feelings, and personal connections. They are commonly linked to love, friendships, dreams, and spiritual awareness.

Cups Tarot Cards & Their Meanings

Ace of Cups – New emotional beginnings, love, compassion, spiritual awakening

Two of Cups – Partnership, unity, mutual attraction, deep connection

Three of Cups – Celebration, friendship, community, joyful gatherings

Four of Cups – Apathy, contemplation, missed opportunities, emotional withdrawal

Five of Cups – Loss, regret, grief, focusing on the past

Six of Cups – Nostalgia, childhood memories, kindness, reconciliation

Seven of Cups – Choices, illusions, wishful thinking, daydreaming

Eight of Cups – Walking away, seeking deeper meaning, emotional growth

Nine of Cups – Contentment, wish fulfillment, emotional satisfaction

Ten of Cups – Harmony, happiness, family, emotional fulfillment

Court Cards in Cups (Personality & Energy)

• Page of Cups – Creativity, intuition, emotional openness, a message of love
• Knight of Cups – Romantic, idealistic, following the heart, dreamer energy
• Queen of Cups – Compassion, emotional depth, intuition, nurturing
• King of Cups – Emotional balance, wisdom, calm leadership, control over feelings

When the Suit of Cups Appears in a Reading

• Upright: Love, emotional depth, relationships, intuition, creativity
• Reversed: Emotional blockages, heartbreak, illusions, mood swings

The Suit of Cups is ideal for love readings, self-discovery, and spiritual insights, offering guidance on how to navigate emotional experiences.