The Meaning of the Six of Cups in the Tarot Card System

Six of Cups

General Meaning

The Six of Cups stands for inner harmony, generosity and magnanimity. Success in business, relationships and projects. We may assume that all difficulties are already in the past, and prosperity now awaits us. As soon as the difficulties recede, a person begins to dream and make plans again, content with the fruits of their labor and their successes. The person is not chasing something new, as it might seem to many from the outside — after hard circumstances, they are simply being reborn into a new life. Contentment with one's lot, self-improvement, the realization of long-forgotten plans and intentions. Harmony, elation, success. It is worth hoping for the most positive turn of events, when everything works out well: the person will not only reach their goal but also find personal happiness. Deriving joy from work and hobbies. Creativity, the successful realization of ideas. Pleasant projects. The person will be capable of good deeds, showing care and support to those who need it, selflessly and guided by the best intentions. Devoting time to work, creativity, collaboration. Bringing long-postponed and unfinished matters to completion. Satisfaction from work. New ideas.

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Meaning in Situations

A unique opportunity has arisen for you to renew old connections. You will most likely be invited to, or take part in, a school reunion or a large family gathering. Someone from the past will reappear in your life. All your thoughts are turned to childhood and to the most vivid and stirring moments of that time. Most likely, some event directly connected with childhood will finally bear fruit. On the other hand, this card advises you to gather your strength and not be afraid of returning to memories of the past. Perhaps you will meet a love from your past. Or an old friend will bring you news that makes you change your job or even your place of residence. In this period of life, children play a large role in your life. You may find yourself needing to use old, long-unused skills.

The Lord of Pleasure. Memories, nostalgia, transience. The unexpected reappearance of old friends, meetings with people who share your past (classmates, coursemates). A small, pleasant gift. Something fleeting, airy.

Work

Help and support from old friends (acquaintances). The beginning of stability and good earnings, an upswing. Trade in old things (antiques).

Health

Generally good. No very serious illnesses. Complications from illnesses suffered in childhood.

Relationships

A long-standing relationship (since kindergarten or the school desk); tender love and friendship. A very strong marriage, though not a very passionate one. Pleasant meetings with old friends. It can indicate that the person you are building a relationship with is an old acquaintance.

Personality Type

Childlike, coquettish, with a pure outlook on life. Unlike The Fool, who never learns anything, this is a person who radiates the feelings of childhood. They know how to shelter behind other people, who enjoy protecting them.

Advice and Warning

Advises you to turn to friends for help (even those you have not seen in a long time). Dig around in the past, in past memories. Warns you not to sink into memories; do not idealize the past.

Yes or No

“Yes”. You will have to take a look into the past.

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Reversed Card Meaning

You are constrained by family ties or by some relationship from the past. Most likely, you are still clinging to your mother's apron strings. Perhaps you are tormented by memories of some past event, or perhaps your past love affairs are affecting the present. Something you are waiting for very eagerly is being postponed or delayed. You need to get on with your life, but by all appearances, old ties or your own indecision are holding you back.

Exaggerated childishness, an irresponsible attitude toward everything, frivolity.

Reversed Meaning: Work

Decent income. Trade in old things (junk, second-hand clothes).

Reversed Meaning: Health

Childhood illnesses in adulthood.

Reversed Meaning: Relationships

Whims, inflated demands on the partner (I am perfect; the rest of you are far beneath me). An old maid. A person living in the past or in imagined relationships: they do not even need closeness — in their dreams they feel more comfortable and at peace.

Reversed Meaning: Personality Type

Childish to the point of absurdity; an adult who dresses like a teenager.

Reversed Meaning: Advice and Warning

Advises you to dig around in the past — unlike the upright position, not for the sake of pleasant memories, but simply to reflect on the past. Warns you not to play the child; do not try to appear younger than you are.

Reversed Meaning: Yes or No

Everything will stay as it was.