Published: 11/1/2024 3:36:48 AM
Updated: 5/20/2025 8:20:42 PM
| Rank | 6 |
| Roman Numeral | VI |
Description of 6 of Cups
The 6 of Cups depicts a scene with young girl handing a chalice with floral arrangement to a younger girl. On a pedestal behind her and in the foreground are five other chalices containing like contents. By their dress and the snow on the roof of the building behind them, we can assume this is a winter scene.
Symbolism & Interperetation for 6 of Cups
Exoteric Symbolism of 6 of Cups
White and blue is the color of the cups in the tarot deck.
Esoteric Interperitation of 6 of Cups
Upright
Upright Keywords for 6 of Cups
Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, reunion, purity
Upright Meaning of 6 of Cups
In the upright position, The 6 of Cups signifies nostalgia, childhood memories, and a sense of innocence. It represents a reunion with the past and sentimental feelings. This card encourages you to cherish fond memories and connect with your inner child.
Reversed
Reversed Keywords for 6 of Cups
Stuck in the past, unrealistic idealization, refusal to grow
Reversed Meaning of 6 of Cups
In the reversed position, The 6 of Cups may indicate being stuck in the past, unrealistic idealization, or a refusal to grow and move forward. It can suggest a need to embrace the present and release unrealistic attachments to the past. Be open to growth and change.
| Suit | Cups (Chalices, Goblets) |
| Keywords | Emotions, Relationships, Intuition, Spirituality |
| Description | Cups represent the element of 🜄 Water and are associated with emotions, intuition, relationships, and spirituality. They often symbolize love, compassion, empathy, and matters of the heart. Cups are linked with the realm of emotions, feelings, and connections with others. |
| Cardinal Direction | ⬅ West |
| Element | 🜄 Water |
| Time of Day | 🌇 Evening |
| Season | 🌞 Summer |
| Hebrew Letter | hHeh, second |
| Zodiac Signs | ♋ Cancer, ♏ Scorpio, ♓ Pisces |
| Duality | Receptive |
| Polarity | - Negative |
| Gender | ♀ Feminine |
| Jungian Function | ❤ Feeling |