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Tarot Cups
The 14 Cards of the Tarot Cups Suit and Their MeaningsCups Archetype: Emotions — how it feels. Cups correspond to Hearts in a regular deck of cards. Their Greek element is water. They stand for everything emotional — what we feel, whether or not we actually live it. In the four classes of feudal society, this suit is linked to that of the clergy, since the church and religion is all about emotions.
When a Cups card appears in a reading, its message is always about things of an emotional nature: Worries, delights, temptations, hopes, affections, disappointments, and so on. Events or situations that primarily affect the heart. Here are the 14 cards of the Cups suit and what they mean in Tarot card divination (click the card image to see a larger version of it):
Ace of CupsThe Ace is an exclamation mark. Now, it's all about feelings. Solace. Bliss is around the corner.
ArchetypeDrastic change of feelings.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Two of CupsPartners, companions, lovers. Whatever the bond, there's great pleasure in sharing with another.
ArchetypeBond.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Three of CupsCelebration in the merry company of dear friends. A time to remember.
ArchetypeFestivity.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Four of CupsDissatisfaction. When you've had enough, what can pleasure you next? The question that brings on melancholia.
ArchetypeMelancholia.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Five of CupsDespair. Life lost its taste, there's no remedy against gloom — but accepting it. It will dissolve, eventually.
ArchetypeDespair.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Six of CupsJoy and childish happiness. Nothing seems complicated, no threats are imminent. Cherish the moment.
ArchetypeHappiness.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Seven of CupsHow to resist temptation, how to still the longing for everything in the world? That which you want is a mirage.
ArchetypeTemptation.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Eight of CupsTurning away in disgust from having discovered that what seemed so sweet had a bitter aftertaste. But it brings maturity.
ArchetypeDisgust.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Nine of CupsGluttony inflates the mind as well as the body. So does complacency, the gluttony of the mind.
ArchetypeGluttony.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Ten of CupsThe bliss of accomplishment, when benefitting all involved. The reward of the worthy.
ArchetypeBliss.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Page of CupsThe irony of it all. Funny or sad, when looked at with open eyes anything is amusing. Expect to be surprised.
ArchetypeComforting friend.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Knight of CupsPride makes lousy armor, but we're all even more vulnerable without it. Make sure you do something to be proud of.
ArchetypeEmotional advancement.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
Queen of CupsStuck in obsession, what the feelings use to trap the mind and vice versa. It's not worth it.
ArchetypeSettling emotions.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
King of CupsNothing wrong with being very pleased, except for flaunting it to induce jealousy. Take nothing for granted, not even yourself.
ArchetypeEmotional restraint.
A. E. Waite's description of the card
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