Minor Arcana · Cups
Six of Cups
- Number
- 6
- Element
- Water
- Astrology
- Sun in Scorpio
- Yes or no
- Yes
Symbolism
In an old village courtyard, an older child hands a cup full of flowers to a smaller one. White flowers, a symbol of purity, fill all six chalices. Six speaks of harmony and memory: the sweetness of what was lived and tenderness passed from hand to hand.
Affirmation
“I carry what I have lived with tenderness and allow myself to live now.”
Upright meaning
- nostalgia
- childhood
- innocence
- reunion
- kindness
- happy memories
- General
- The past draws near with warmth: memories, old acquaintances or feelings from when things were simpler. This reunion can heal and bring clarity about who you are. The card also speaks of generosity, giving without expecting anything back. Remember fondly without losing sight of the present.
- Love
- A reunion or a love rooted in friendship and familiarity. Simple, caring gestures matter. Former partners may reappear, so weigh lightly what you really want.
- Work & money
- Old contacts, former colleagues or projects resurfacing. Welcoming environments and work involving children, education or memory stand out. Value the experience you have accumulated.
- Advice
- Reconnect with something that brought you simple joy. Be kind, to others and to the child you once were.
Reversed meaning
- stuck in the past
- idealization
- immaturity
- old resentment
- moving forward
- General
- Longing has turned into an anchor: you compare everything with what is gone and stop living now. It can also reveal idealized memories that hide the harder parts of the story. Another reading is forced maturity or a childhood that left marks. It is time to say goodbye respectfully and look ahead.
- Love
- Idealizing an ex or comparing a current partner to a memory. Childhood patterns may be interfering. Heal what came before so you can love better now.
- Work & money
- Attachment to old methods or a job that no longer fits. Resistance to change hinders growth. Learn from the past instead of repeating it.
- Advice
- Thank what has passed and let it rest. Build new memories starting today.