Cups
The Cups represent our most tender aspects: love, emotions, intuitions, and dreams. Their element is Water.
ACE of CUPS
In the Ace, the Waters of the deep self well up, making possible a renewed connection with each other as well as our creative source. After all, Love is the Law binding the Universe together. (Opening)
TWO of CUPS
Fresh beginnings in relation to yourself and others. Rediscover your capacity for healthy trust, cooperation & empathy. Expect good things from others, and remember that honest love for other people requires self-love and self-acceptance. Be gentle. Friendship & even romance may thrive in this time of tender courage. (Relation)
THREE of CUPS
It’s time to deepen and expand your sense of community. This card calls on you to break bread with those you care for, cultivating community based shared values as well as social pleasures. Find common ground with folks of all ages and participate in the fullness of humanity. (Friendship)
FOUR of CUPS
This is a lonely time, devoid of motivation and self-confidence. Betrayed by failed expectations, nothing seems worth doing or working for. That discontent can leave you feeling cut off from inspiration and authenticity. Everything needed to overcome your adversity is available, unseen by you. Rise up! (Apathy)
FIVE of CUPS
Rooted in the regret of dashed hopes and mis-spent goodwill, angst and depression are appropriate at this time. Grieve your losses. Self-nurturance and recovery time are needed while the heartache heals. Much milk remains unspilled and can yet be saved if you can pull yourself together in time. (Disappointment)
SIX of CUPS
Now is a time to rejuvenate yourself by connecting with well-known and well-loved friends and places. Rediscover simple pleasures, in both memory and in the physical world, that ground you in who you are. Seek out opportunities to fully relax, reconnect and restore what is best in you. (Sanctuary)
SEVEN of CUPS
Are you dreaming big, or just being foolish? Look and see! Consider every amazing possibility presented by your hopes and fears. Unbridled fantasy can lead to self-delusion, but is also the root of all innovation and self-invention. Knowing your brilliant options, commit to manifest that which best serves the world. (Daydreaming)
EIGHT of CUPS
Your true calling awaits: a journey of self-discovery MUST be undertaken. Doing so may change your life, your values, and your very being. Time alone is essential, be it walks in nature, quiet baths, or a spiritual retreat. “The dark night of the soul comes just before revelation.” Joseph Campbell, Reflections on the Art of Living. (Questing)
NINE of CUPS
Fortune smiles upon you right now. This marks an auspicious time to invite every good thing into your life. With the bluebird of happiness winging your way, cast your hopes wide to net all the blessings, including romantic and familial fulfillment, financial safety, social harmony, and creative fecundity. (Wishes)
TEN of CUPS
Deep and lasting, revel in the sense of belonging and security that long-standing relationships can bring, be they romantic, familial, or tribal. This card is a celebration of home and hearth and all that is best in the domestic life. Remember, not all of life happens Out There! (Fulfillment)
SEEKER of CUPS
Thirsty for deep feeling, this personality is dreamy, idealistic and sensitive. Open to imagination and psychic insights, they may bear messages from the wider world or your deep self. Life is both enriching and vulnerable when wearing your heart on their sleeve. Restorative quiet time in nature is counseled.
SEER of CUPS
An idealist, this dreamer is a true visionary, brimming with talent and sensitivity. Their dynamic enthusiasm incites excitement in others, but this personality has significant commitment issues. Don’t expect follow-through on connections and promises. Caught up in their brilliant fantasies, they sometimes forget to participate in the ‘real’ world.
SIBYL of CUPS
A master of love with detachment, the Sibyl offers sound guidance without judgement. They resist being drawn into emotional drama, while remaining sensitive and compassionate. Going with the flow, they heed their feelings, resist repression, and model healthy boundaries. They are insightful, creative, and well-adjusted members of any community.
SAGE of CUPS
Emotional maturity and a progressive nature allow the Sage to adapt to the changing times. Capable of great finesse and calculated communication, they lead well, and gaslight brutally. This empathetic personality struggles to maintain a most challenging balance between the rigors of worldly responsibility and a deeply emotional, artistic nature.