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Minor Arcana Tarot Cards

Cups

The suit of Cups is also called Chalices, Goblets and Coupes. Their elemental representation is water and they are linked to the corresponding Zodiac signs Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. In the traditional pack of playing cards Cups are represented by Hearts.

The suit of Cups are associated with emotions, which can range from marriage to personal possessions. Concerns which cover issues relating to relationships or partnerships which are intimate or work related. Cups also represent our interaction with other people and is known as the suit of love, happiness and emotion.

The people depicted by Cups are usually artistic, creative and emotional people.

Ace of Cups

This card is also known as 'cup of life' and is also known as the miracle of life and is often closely related to the birth of a new baby or finding a partner or even an engagement. It is a very positive card in relation to matters of the heart.

However, on the negative side of things the Ace of Cups can indicate that you will be disappointed or saddened by someone close to you.

Two of Cups

This card is reinforcing the human need for friendship and unity. It is emphasising the need to share experiences with others in order to get their full benefit. The Two of Cups also suggests that any fallings out that you may have had recently either at work or at home will smooth over very soon and any lingering animosity will dissolve and fade away.

Negative aspects include quarrels that could lead to separation and warns against the reclusive side to your nature, urging the questioner to be more sociable.

Three of Cups

The Three of Cups is particularly positive for a querant that has been experiencing ill-health. It indicates that this is over and much improvement will ensue. It also urges the start of new experiences either in your personal life or at work or study. It is time to follow a new path and enjoy the experiences it throws out.

On the reverse side the Three of Cups warns against becoming emotionally cold and withdrawn or not enjoying the company of others.

Four of Cups

The Four of Cups in a spread usually tells the querant that now is the time for cultivating relationships. It is stressing the need for creating strong bonds with friends and family. It can suggest that the querant has a feeling of despondency regarding a lover but all your optimism is needed in order to make things work. It is a good time to make future plans as life is at a bit of a standstill presently..

Try to avoid negative emotions such as holding back emotionally or withdrawing from loved ones. Take physical action to escape the inertia you may be feeling and stop waiting for things to happen.

Five of Cups

This card is telling you that life does not always go according to plan and disappointment is inevitable sometimes. It tells the questioner to try and be less dependant on others and not to feel too let down if promises do not materialise. There may be some debate or discussion on the horizon, which is necessary to clear the air.

The negative elements to the five of cups are wallowing in self-pity or disappointment.

Six of Cups

The Six of Cups deals with the issues of memories and nostalgia. It may be a time for reflection and to face up to issues from childhood, you have to realise that the past is behind you and you are a stronger more dynamic person because of it. With this realisation will come more stable relationships and emergence of creativity.

The reverse meaning of the Six of Cups can indicate issues from more recent situations and family and friends not pulling their weight and putting their plans into action.

Seven of Cups

The Seven of Cups indicates that there are many options in life from which to choose, there are many of appealing opportunities and you may have difficulty making decisions. This can lead to some form of emotional confusion and push you into daydreams or some kind of fantasy life. It warns not to be unrealistic in your desires.

Eight of Cups

Moving out of the darkness and into the light. The Eight of Cups denotes domestic changes, moving out of a secure relationship that has gone cold. You will be energised by the change and challenges brought about by living outside your safety net. You need to shed old habits or relationships that may be stifling you.

The negative aspects are not dissimilar to the main interpretation but instead of liberation you are looking for a substitute enslaver and are denying your deeper emotional needs.

Nine of Cups

A very positive card displaying an abundance of love, sensuality and success. Life is a celebration, learn to feel the happiness engulfing you and make sure that you are grateful for your good fortune.

Negative elements indicate that times will be difficult and opposing forces are at play. Losses may be suffered due to misplaced loyalties or mistakes. Be careful not to make the wrong choices.

Ten of Cups

The Ten of Cups is a positive card that primarily deals with matters of the home and family. It indicates a new element to your home life such as redecoration living there, possibly a lover or a new child. This card is assuring some degree of personal success and security.

The bad interpretations to this card suggest petty quarrels in the family, which will bring stress to your domestic life.

Page of Cups

The Page of Cups represents a young person that is trying to get your attention. They are normally thinkers, sensitive and naturally reflective person. The Page of cups also indicates new challenges or a new birth. This could be a child or a new project. This card can is also referred to as the 'Courtship card' as it can indicate a new relationship.

The negative side to this card can indicate unwanted, amorous attention from someone younger than the querant or warn against falling for the charms of someone that is emotionally shallow. It can also warn of problems with children.

Knight of Cups

The Knight of Cups depicts the gallant Knight arriving on horseback. It is the card of arrival and indicates something new is about to commence maybe a new lover that will try to woo you or the start of a new friendship. The Knight is an idealistic person that is always on the lookout for new challenges to progress through life.

Negatively speaking this card warns against overindulgence, gossip and gambling of any kind. It also warns us to be aware of a lover offering false promises for their own satisfaction.

Queen of Cups

The Queen of Cups is a captivating character. She is naturally charming, well liked and trusted. The Queen is a honest, faithful and wise character who is most likely to be a faithful wife and mother. The appearance of the Queen in a spread often indicates a stable and happy marriage or home life. She has a natural ability to listen to others and gives sound practical advice and makes a wonderful partner, friend, mother and colleague.

The negative characters of the queen are insecurity and she needs a lot of reassurance.

Knight of Cups

The King of Cups is a kind-hearted man that enjoys entertaining and socialising. He is a people's person and is at his best when he holds a captive audience. He is a generous man who gives up his time willingly and is also very emotionally frank and honest. He is a reliable person and anyone taking his advice or help with problems will benefit greatly.

The negative elements surrounding the King of cups deal with issues of jealousy, insecurity and unreliability. There are also connotations of problems of a legal nature.

Major Arcana

Minor Arcana

	Ace of Cups This card is also known as 'cup of life' and is also known as the miracle of life and is often closely related to the birth of a new baby or finding a partner or even an engagement. It is a very positive card in relation to matters of the heart. However, on the negative side of things the Ace of Cups can indicate that you will be disappointed or saddened by someone close to you.
	Two of Cups This card is reinforcing the human need for friendship and unity. It is emphasising the need to share experiences with others in order to get their full benefit. The Two of Cups also suggests that any fallings out that you may have had recently either at work or at home will smooth over very soon and any lingering animosity will dissolve and fade away. Negative aspects include quarrels that could lead to separation and warns against the reclusive side to your nature, urging the questioner to be more sociable.
	Three of Cups The Three of Cups is particularly positive for a querant that has been experiencing ill-health. It indicates that this is over and much improvement will ensue. It also urges the start of new experiences either in your personal life or at work or study. It is time to follow a new path and enjoy the experiences it throws out. On the reverse side the Three of Cups warns against becoming emotionally cold and withdrawn or not enjoying the company of others.
	Four of Cups The Four of Cups in a spread usually tells the querant that now is the time for cultivating relationships. It is stressing the need for creating strong bonds with friends and family. It can suggest that the querant has a feeling of despondency regarding a lover but all your optimism is needed in order to make things work. It is a good time to make future plans as life is at a bit of a standstill presently.. Try to avoid negative emotions such as holding back emotionally or withdrawing from loved ones. Take physical action to escape the inertia you may be feeling and stop waiting for things to happen.
	Five of Cups This card is telling you that life does not always go according to plan and disappointment is inevitable sometimes. It tells the questioner to try and be less dependant on others and not to feel too let down if promises do not materialise. There may be some debate or discussion on the horizon, which is necessary to clear the air. The negative elements to the five of cups are wallowing in self-pity or disappointment.
	Six of Cups The Six of Cups deals with the issues of memories and nostalgia. It may be a time for reflection and to face up to issues from childhood, you have to realise that the past is behind you and you are a stronger more dynamic person because of it. With this realisation will come more stable relationships and emergence of creativity. The reverse meaning of the Six of Cups can indicate issues from more recent situations and family and friends not pulling their weight and putting their plans into action.
	Seven of Cups The Seven of Cups indicates that there are many options in life from which to choose, there are many of appealing opportunities and you may have difficulty making decisions. This can lead to some form of emotional confusion and push you into daydreams or some kind of fantasy life. It warns not to be unrealistic in your desires.
	Eight of Cups Moving out of the darkness and into the light. The Eight of Cups denotes domestic changes, moving out of a secure relationship that has gone cold. You will be energised by the change and challenges brought about by living outside your safety net. You need to shed old habits or relationships that may be stifling you. The negative aspects are not dissimilar to the main interpretation but instead of liberation you are looking for a substitute enslaver and are denying your deeper emotional needs.
	Nine of Cups A very positive card displaying an abundance of love, sensuality and success. Life is a celebration, learn to feel the happiness engulfing you and make sure that you are grateful for your good fortune. Negative elements indicate that times will be difficult and opposing forces are at play. Losses may be suffered due to misplaced loyalties or mistakes. Be careful not to make the wrong choices.
	Ten of Cups The Ten of Cups is a positive card that primarily deals with matters of the home and family. It indicates a new element to your home life such as redecoration living there, possibly a lover or a new child. This card is assuring some degree of personal success and security. The bad interpretations to this card suggest petty quarrels in the family, which will bring stress to your domestic life.
	Page of Cups The Page of Cups represents a young person that is trying to get your attention. They are normally thinkers, sensitive and naturally reflective person. The Page of cups also indicates new challenges or a new birth. This could be a child or a new project. This card can is also referred to as the 'Courtship card' as it can indicate a new relationship. The negative side to this card can indicate unwanted, amorous attention from someone younger than the querant or warn against falling for the charms of someone that is emotionally shallow. It can also warn of problems with children.
	Knight of Cups The Knight of Cups depicts the gallant Knight arriving on horseback. It is the card of arrival and indicates something new is about to commence maybe a new lover that will try to woo you or the start of a new friendship. The Knight is an idealistic person that is always on the lookout for new challenges to progress through life. Negatively speaking this card warns against overindulgence, gossip and gambling of any kind. It also warns us to be aware of a lover offering false promises for their own satisfaction.
	Queen of Cups The Queen of Cups is a captivating character. She is naturally charming, well liked and trusted. The Queen is a honest, faithful and wise character who is most likely to be a faithful wife and mother. The appearance of the Queen in a spread often indicates a stable and happy marriage or home life. She has a natural ability to listen to others and gives sound practical advice and makes a wonderful partner, friend, mother and colleague. The negative characters of the queen are insecurity and she needs a lot of reassurance.
	Knight of Cups The King of Cups is a kind-hearted man that enjoys entertaining and socialising. He is a people's person and is at his best when he holds a captive audience. He is a generous man who gives up his time willingly and is also very emotionally frank and honest. He is a reliable person and anyone taking his advice or help with problems will benefit greatly. The negative elements surrounding the King of cups deal with issues of jealousy, insecurity and unreliability. There are also connotations of problems of a legal nature.