tarot cards and their key phrases: cups
this is just a beginners guide to the cups suit - i won't go into imagery, color use, etc. these are key phrases that come to mind when i think of the cards - NOT how they should be directly applied. they needs to be thought about situationally and the cards / when they are in combos they can change or alter their meanings of any reading.
ace of cups (1)
astrological equivalent: cancer jupiter
upright: love offering, self-love, new relationship, love, peace, happiness, emotional fulfillment, renewed enthusiasm, vow renewal, emotional outpour, and pregnancy
reversed: feeling empty, depleted energy, needing self-care, and feeling disappointed
two of cups (2)
astrological equivalent: cancer venus
upright: shared feelings, mutual attraction, deep feelings, nurturing, equal give-and-take, new relationship, love, emotional fulfillment, new partnership, and generosity
reversed: imbalanced relationship, new/pending breakup, pain, difficulty, needing to say "no", and needing to create space
three of cups (3)
astrological equivalent: pisces mercury
upright: fun, playful, needing to spend time with friends/family, stress relief, a feeling of expansiveness, joyousness, feeling uplifted, collaboration, and teamwork
reversed: overindulgence, partying too much, socializing too much feeling drained, tension amongst friends, gossiping, boundary issues, and affairs
four of cups (4)
astrological equivalent: scorpio mercury
upright: needing to shift perspectives, needing to find joy, pessimism, stagnant feelings/thoughts, apathy, and disenchantment
reversed: stuck thinking about the past, dissatisfaction, overthinking old memories, and waiting for change instead of changing
five of cups (5)
astrological equivalent: scorpio moon
upright: needing to acknowledge sadness/disappointment, holding back emotions, needing to purge emotions, needing to see stars among the darkness, overwhelmed by emotions, mourning, isolation, sadness, and depression
reversed: hope, turning the corner, seeing a silver lining, accepting the truth, healing, and growth
six of cups (6)
astrological equivalent: cancer moon
upright: safe, carefree, playful, childlike, inner child, reconnecting with old people, tapping in to joy, opening up to the past, and working with/around children
reversed: unhealthy attachment to nostalgia, focused on the past, and wishing things were how they were
seven of cups (7)
astrological equivalent: pisces sun
upright: options, dreams not yet materialized, formless desires, energetic potential, looking within, too many choices, needing clarity/focus, and big ideas
reversed: looks can be deceiving, too good to be true, extreme emotions, intense excitement, underlying truth, and proceed with caution
eight of cups (8)
astrological equivalent: scorpio sun
upright: don't settle, something is missing, following instincts, meaningful existence, inner calling, walking away from what no longer serves you, and ending the pattern
reversed: overstaying in a relationship/job/situation, wants over necessity, fear of change, and needing to embrace the unknown
nine of cups (9)
astrological equivalent: pisces jupiter
upright: enjoying the hard work / achievements, overflowing abundance, savoring the moment, good fortune, and happiness
reversed: arrogance, needing lots of validation, over indulging, needing moderation, and needing to practice gratitude/generosity
ten of cups (10)
astrological equivalent: cancer sun
upright: emotional fulfillment, new stage of life, manifesting, happiness, family dynamic, serenity, satisfaction, gratitude, mutual love/respect, and happiness
reversed: delay, obstacle, lack of security, disconnection between you and a partner, be patient, and needing to listen to your heart
page of cups
astrological equivalent: earth & water
upright: knowing one's self, free expression, emotional intelligence, active expression of feelings, listen to messages from all different sources, and listening to intuition
reversed: feeling incapable of self-expression, taking life too seriously, not making time for joy/play/awareness, needing empathy/sympathy, carelessness, immaturity, and taking things too seriously
knight of cups
astrological equivalent: water & air
upright: motivations behind behavior, emotional experiences, idealizing someone/something, slowing down, and needing to see things clearer
reversed: disappointment in a relationship, high hopes, unmet expectations, fizzled out connection, object of desire is different than expected, relying too heavily on desire, desiring perfection, adjusting expectations, and forgiving the shortcomings of others
queen of cups
astrological equivalent: water & water
upright: feminine love, nurturing, protective, intense emotions, others influencing your emotions, and needing to nurture yourself
reversed: jealousy, envy, suspicions, feeling cautious, being open about feelings without fearing rejection/judgment, and being proven untrustworthy
king of cups
astrological equivalent: water & fire
upright: masculine taking initiative, compassion, quality of empathy, emotional intelligence, maintaining boundaries, and remaining mindful
reversed: shaky boundaries, emotional instability, might need to dig deeper, doubting your own abilities, looking to others for guidance, confusing communication, hurt feelings, feeling rejected by other, and trying to not take things personally
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ꜰᴏᴜʀ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ
ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ⬎
ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ
ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ
ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ
ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ
ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ
ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ
ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ
ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ
ꜱᴇx
⟶ ꜰᴏᴜʀ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ ᴜᴘʀɪɢʜᴛ
ʚїɞ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ⟶ the meaning of the four of cups could mean feel contemplated about something, could either be in deep thought or could be disconnected by or of something. the four of cups means many things that resort to the mind, like fantasising, meditation, day-dreaming and thinking about missed opportunities or the past. thus people usually do get confused when this card comes up alone, but it is best to have a card or two to help back up what your outcome to the reading is.
ʚїɞ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ for romance, the four of cups can mean fantasising about someone, or what could be, the person could be bored or could be thinking what to do to make the relationship better, but the four of cups in a romantic reading can speak of feeling indifferent about something, an upcoming even or about you.
ʚїɞ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ⟶ this card could mean that you could be bored when you get there, and if you dont go in, you can miss out on something that could be very important for you. you might feel sleepy if you go there though, the four of cups in a career or school reading could insinuate that you'd do okay, or the grades you could get are basically, mid.
ʚїɞ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ⟶ a moment of peace, backing away from everything and keeping to yourself, the four of cups in reverse could mean you could miss out on something, regret something, or refuse an offer. the four of cups in a future reading could mean you might spend most of the time in your room, sleeping.
ʚїɞ ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ there could be something you regret spending on, could be envious with what other people have, be wary of how you spend your money because it'll heavily impact your future. could spend money on things that help you calm down, like a spa, massage etc, or just treating yourself.
ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ the four of cups upright isnt really the best card to get in a feelings reading, because it could mean that this person doesnt really care for you, they might feel bored whenever you're around them and if they're in a relationship with you, they might be using you as an escape, could also point to said person feeling frustrated about you.
ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ the four of cups here could mean that they would avoid you and treat you like you're not there. they would take you for granted. if this is supported by cards that could be perceived as good, it could mean that they could have attachment issues and could be afraid of losing you so they stop interacting with you first. could also mean they could treat you as if you were glass.
ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ the four of cups here in this reading could manifest in various ways, said person could think of you to be someone who is boring or as someone who is hard to please, they might think of you as someone who takes things for granted and as someone who is lazy. could think of you as someone who likes to sleep, and could keep your cards close to your chest.
ʚїɞ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ⟶ the four of cups as a person is someone who likes to take time to themselves, could be someone who gets unmotivated quickly, might not see the potential in themselves, but depending with what other cards they have, this could mean that the card as a person is someone who could be snobbish and uptight.
ʚїɞ ꜱᴇx ⟶ not really the best card to get for a sex reading, the four of cups could mean that you would be bored, or both of you will be bored, might not cum or could take long to orgasm. might regret the sex later, wont feel connected with them, there'll be a lack of passion. could be advice to find something new to make you feel more passionate or into the sex with them.
⟶ ꜰᴏᴜʀ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴇᴅ
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ⟶ when the four of cups is in reverse, it could mean that you could start embracing what is around you, finding the ambition within yourself, becoming someone who understands what they have to do, still, the four of cups in reverse can either be good or bad, as it can speak about depression, but knowing you having an issue and reaching for help. if it's not about that, it could be about learning the truth about something and getting clarity.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ finding inspiration within love, knowing what to do with your lover, feeling infatuated with them, taking care of your lover, especially when they're going through a moment. learning things about them that intrigues you, your romance could reach a happiness point, and you will feel glad being around them. not taking them on granted, can speak about going out on dates with them. vice versa.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ⟶ finding ambition to finish your school projects, becoming focused with what you have to do, and understanding that you have to seize the opportunities with getting aid from teachers who can help you. could also mean that you could be in a competition with someone and doing anything you can to come out first. might feel less confused with what you are supposed to do in your job, could feel less loss.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ⟶ if you had a moment where you felt down, you might get into a period where you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, you will feel more happy, more free and relaxed. to get the four of cups in reverse for a future reading, it could mean something could take your interest and you could start doing it, like new research, motivated to go outside and socialise with people.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ you will feel more enthusiastic to reach your financial goals, could be looking into getting a job, and if you're already in one, you could be provided with good financial rewards because of the effort you put in it. might feel like you are not less than other people because of your money.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ in reverse, the four of cups can mean that they could be looking forward with what them being with you could bring. they might feel like you make them active and feel supported. they would feel appreciated by you, and think you're like a blessing to them. they could feel like you're healing to them.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ the four of cups in reverse could mean that this person would want to be around you a lot, they would be optimistic with how they treat you, would treat you like you're a one of a kind. they would be really kind to you and would want to go on adventures with you, they would acknowledge everything you do for them and would do the same for you.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ this could mean they would think of you as someone who is very forgiving, they might think you're a breath of fresh air, and as someone who moves with the wind. they would think of you as someone who is ambitious and inspired easily, they would think of you as someone who knows how the world works, the consequences, the balance, they would think of you to be someone who is very wise.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ⟶ when the card is in reverse, this could mean that the person is always looking for something new, they could look at the world as half glass full rather than half empty. they might be someone who changes a lot and someone who likes to engage with life and nature around them. if a negative reading, could be someone who gets depressed easily and as someone who holds onto everything negative.
ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜱᴇx ⟶ being open to new things, could be into breeding, edging, partner would be very enthusiastic to have sex with you. could imply that someone is masturbating while thinking about you. having sex with this person could make you feel happier, more relaxed. could be into drinking wine before having sex, or just overall, drunk sex.
ʚїɞ ɴᴇxᴛ ⟶ ꜰɪᴠᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ
ʚїɞ ʙᴇꜰᴏʀᴇ ⟶ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ
ꜱᴜɪᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴜᴘꜱ ᴍᴀꜱᴛᴇʀʟɪꜱᴛ
ɢᴏᴛʜɪᴄᴀᴅᴀ'ꜱ ᴍᴀꜱᴛᴇʀʟɪꜱᴛ
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