Six of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Upright: Nostalgia, innocence and kindness. A reunion, a sweet memory or a simple gift brings comfort.
Element & correspondence: Water · Cups
What does Six of Cups mean when upright?
Nostalgia, innocence and kindness. A reunion, a sweet memory or a simple gift brings comfort.
What does Six of Cups mean when reversed?
Stuck in the past or romanticizing it. Bring your attention back to the present.
#Living in the past#Unrealistic memories#Moving on
What does Six of Cups mean in love?
Upright: A reunion with an old love, or a tender, innocent affection. Memories bring warmth.
Reversed: Longing for a past relationship, or comparing everything to it. Let it go.
What does Six of Cups mean for career and money?
Upright: Help from old colleagues or returning to a past field. Kindness opens doors.
Reversed: Clinging to “how things used to be” stalls progress. Adapt to the present.
Is Six of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes. Generally a yes — the energy supports it. Reversed, the answer usually weakens or flips, so read it alongside your question.
What symbols appear on the Six of Cups card?
In a sunny courtyard, a child offers another a cup filled with white flowers; more cups of flowers stand around. It’s a scene of gentle giving and simple sweetness.
What should I do when Six of Cups appears?
Draw comfort from memory, then come back to today.
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Tarot interpretation is a tool for reflection, not a fixed answer. Card images are the Rider-Waite-Smith deck (1909), in the public domain.