Suit of Cups
The suit of cups speaks about our emotions, its imagery replete with people celebrating, reveling, or lamenting. Associated with the element of water, the energy of cups speaks of flow, containment and possibly even cleansing. The suit is linked to the direction of west and the season of autumn.
Hover over the cards below to read their divinatory meanings in brief. Click to book your tarot consultation today.
Upright:
creative spark, new growth, opportunity, potential
Reversed:
delay, distraction, lack of ideas, poor decisions
Upright:
agreements, making a deal, soul contract, friendship, soul mate, partnership
Reversed:
mistrust, broken deals, disharmony
Upright:
celebration, giddiness, collaboration, party
Reversed:
drunkenness, overindulgence, premature celebration, resentment
Upright:
disinterest, ignoring something, apathy, contemplation, 'when you least expect it'
Reversed:
refusal, ignorance, withdrawal
Upright:
disappointment, regret, sadness, loss, mourning
Reversed:
forgiveness, moving on
Upright:
nostalgia, pleasant memories, gifting, dream state, childhood, impregnation
Reversed:
fixation on the past, inability to let go, abuse
Upright:
confusion, mixed feelings, angst, illusions, emotional overwhelm, uncertainty, too many choices, delusion
Reversed:
emerging clarity, improved alignment
Upright:
spiritual quest, searching, something missing, walking away, quiet withdrawal, abandonment, escape
Reversed:
drifting aimlessly, continued pursuit, trying again
Upright:
Reversed:
wish fulfilled, contentment, gratitude
Upright:
total happiness, children, fulfillment, blessings, gratitude, completeness
Reversed:
too good to be true, delusion, struggling relationships
Upright:
surprise, curiosity, intuition, innocence, sincerity
Reversed:
doubt, creative block, naivety
Upright:
gentle love, leading with emotions, romantic charm
Reversed:
jealosy, unstable emotions, unrealistic, delusional
Upright:
powerful intuition, strong emotions, deep caring
Reversed:
narcissism, solipsism, co-dependency, feels over reals, overly emotional, neediness
Upright:
control over emotions, even keel, balance, diplomacy
Reversed:
manipulation, moodiness, selfishness, detachment