Cups may be known in some decks as: Bowls, Cauldrons, or Hearts, among other designations.
As the suit associated with the Water Elemental, Cups is defined by: West, Autumn, Sunset, Blue/Indigo, Animal, Blood, and the suit governs: Emotions, Intuition, Psychic Power, Love, Friendship, and Feelings


Ace


Meaning...Abundance, joy, emotional fulfillment, inspiration, productive, perfection, fount of life, inspiration, important relationship, positive change, contentment, pure and noble feelings, love, overflowing happiness.

Reverse...Emotional upset, change, delays, unrequited love.

Key Words...Abundance, joy, love, inspiration, emotional fulfillment.


Two


Meaning...Harmony, partnership, reconciliation, cooperation, intuition may be manifested, emotional balance, love, affinity, affection, trust, a happy surprise, engagement or marriage, union, synthesis, making peace, new relationship or a new phase in developing in one, strong intuition, agreements.

Reverse...Emotional misunderstandings, disagreements, self-delusion, self-indulgence, lack of appreciation for another, the ending of a relationship.

Key Words...Harmony, partnership, affection, marriage.


Three


Meaning...Celebration, emotional fulfillment, satisfactory result, problem resolved, good work relations, flexibility and compromise, good news received, vitality, happy conclusion, relief, good luck, intuition takes form, creativity/unity with another, communication, consummation of a relationship, reunion with friends, wedding, birth.

Reverse...Excesses, over-indulgence, unappreciative, prestige diminished.

Key Words...Celebration, good news, problems resolved, wedding, birth.


Four


Meaning...Discontent, reassessment, stationary period, new approach to old problem, success brings desire for new challenges, satiation, new friendships, faithfulness, new creative partnership, new possibilities.

Reverse...Boredom, apathy, aversion, seeking distractions.

Key Words...Reassessment, new possibilities, unidentified longings.


Five


Meaning...Partial loss, useless regrets, disillusionment, difficulties with a legacy, stressful relationships, delayed inheritance, shallow friendships, anxiety, sharing bounty, wasting a legacy, imperfections, avoiding a decision, dwelling on a loss.

Reverse...Difficulties are overcome, hopeful outlook, unexpected lifestyle change, new alliances, sharing abundance.

Key Words...Useless regrets, disillusionment, partial loss, troubled legacy.


Six


Meaning...Longings, nostalgia, happy memories, renewal, shared energy, harmony with others, reunions with friends from the past, ability to manifest past expectations, serenity, spiritual communication, loving acceptance.

Reverse...Living in the past, resisting change.

Key Words...Nostalgia, manifesting past expectations, reunions.


Seven


Meaning...Many choices available, daydreams, bright ideas, prioritize options, dreams may be manifested, determination, truth revealed, imaginings, seeing order through the chaos, will power needed to achieve goals, opportunity.

Reverse...Fear of failure or wrong choices, unable to decide, delusion, gifts rejected, improbable ideas, false promises, self-deception, confusion.

Key Words...Choices, materialize dreams, truth revealed, evaluate options.


Eight


Meaning...Turning point in life, abandoning plans, seeking a new path, reason takes over, releasing inconsequential matters, moderation, seeking deeper meanings, scholarship sets one apart from colleagues.

Reverse...Dissatisfaction, reckless abandonment, changes forced.

Key Words...Turning point, new path, new direction in life, moderation.


Nine


Meaning...Wishes gained, satisfaction, difficulties surmounted, material and emotional attainment, victory, prosperity, happy future, contentment, empathy and understanding, fulfillment of a dream, good health, happiness, ability to assimilate learning, self-satisfaction, enjoyment of life, intuition is accurate, serendipitous events lead to fulfillment of dreams, enjoying the kindness of others.

Reverse...Imperfect impressions, unwarranted self-satisfaction, tied to the past, irresponsibility, selfishness, self-indulgence, vanity, complacency.

Key Words...Wishes fulfilled, efforts rewarded, contentment, happy future.


Ten


Meaning...Happiness, esteem, recognition, reputation, gains in love, rest, enjoyment of family and friends, family heritage, reaping rewards of efforts, long lasting achievement, success, contentment in home and family, satisfying emotional commitments, well-earned self-esteem.

Reverse...Loss of friendship, family instability, no future planning, quarreling, only casual friendships, interrupted peace, family disputes, reputation endangered.

Key Words...Contentment, recognition, esteem, good reputation, security.


Page


Meaning...Invitation or offer, a loyal friend, a trustworthy worker, practical use of artistic talents, creative thoughts, emotions satisfied, artistic or other creative expression, intention determined and linked with planning for emotional changes, emotional realization, perception and awareness, new social contacts, period of withdrawal for introspection, reflective mood.

Reverse...Indiscretion, lack of fulfillment, newness, superficial love notes, flattery, distraction,susceptibility to a smooth talker.

Key Words...Practical use of talents, creative inspiration, emotions satisfied.


Knight


Meaning...Artistic ability/inspiration, a proposition, opportunity, invitation coming, advancement, close friend, relaxations, filling own needs as well as those of others, love, emotional breakthrough, inducement, emotionally sensitive man, making use of opportunities when they arise, possibly a romantic proposal.

Reverse...Deception, unworkable ideas, opportunistic cooperation, conniving, sly, fraudulent schemes, swindler.

Key Words...Opportunity, invitation, artistic expression, breakthrough, young man of sensitivity.


Queen


Meaning...Being true to feelings, devotion, honesty, gift of vision, psychic, intellectual, artistic, creative, intuitive, fair and just, romanticism, nurturing, emotional support in difficult situations, loving and loved, serenely confident, authenticity of emotions.

Reverse...Ambivalent feelings, emotional changes, unreliable, dishonesty, moody, self-centered.

Key Words...Emotional truth, sensitive, psychic, nurturing, artistic.


King


Meaning...Responsibility, creativity, interest in the arts and sciences, reliable, considerate, a counselor, intuitive, a professional person in business, law, or medicine, community spirited, ready for talks and giving advice, loyalty and commitment to others.

Reverse...Self-promoting, obstructionist, immobility, changeable, crafty, shifty, self-serving, unjust.

Key Words...Responsible, reliable, counselor, creative, arts and sciences.




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