CUPS
The suit of Cups is governed by the element of Water and represents our emotional level of consciousness. Therefore, it is a symbol of renovation, filled with the spiritual force that gives life. When the cups are upright, they generally contain blessings; and when inverted, these blessings are drained and put away.
Cups, by revealing aspects of our emotional side, also speak of our social life, love and relationships, and how the self relates with others.
Water is symbolically an element of personal development: very adaptive and receptive, usually softening our most passionate and uncontrolled impulses. It also can be harmful when too much energy and enthusiasm are applied, especially in our connection with others – Water claims for calmness and understanding.
Element
WATER
Keywords
Social Life
Relationship
Emotional Side
CUPS CARDS
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CUPS KEYWORDS CHART
| UPRIGHT | REVERSED | |
| Ace | Love, New Relationships, Happiness, Creativity | Self-love, Repressed Emotions, Lack of Inspiration |
| Two | Unity, Partnership, Mutual Attraction | Separation, Lack of Communication, Disharmony |
| Three | Celebration, Friendship, Gatherings | Excess, Isolation, Imbalanced social life |
| Four | Inertia, Disappointment, Reevaluation | Awareness, Clarity, Emergence |
| Five | Regrets, Mourning, Stuck to the Past, Emotional Instability | Acceptance, Self-forgiveness, Moving On |
| Six | Childhood Memories, Comfort and Security, Joy | Lack of Adventurous Spirit, Stolen Innocence, Stuck in the Past |
| Seven | Temptation, Superficiality, Decoy, Illusion | Realistic Choices, Determination, Lack of Options |
| Eight | Disappointment, Letting go, Self-discovery | Stagnation, Fear of Moving on, Low Self-esteem |
| Nine | Achievements, Recognition, Pleasure | Disappointment, Lack of Fulfillment, Pessimism |
| Ten | Happiness, Emotional Balance, Fulfillment | Broken Home, Domestic Conflict, Disharmony |
| Page | Sensibility, Artistic Expression, Naivety | Dullness, Immaturity, Neglecting the Inner Child |
| Knight | Proposals, Creativity, Calmness, Charming Person | Disappointment, Heartbreaking, Moodiness |
| Queen | Compassion, Warmth, Counsellor, Sensitivity | Co-dependency, Insecurity, Manipulative |
| King | Emotional Balance, Diplomacy, Good Leadership | Pessimistic, Selfishness, Immaturity |