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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