CUPS · Six of Cups
Six of Cups Meaning
Six of Cups ｜ Theme of Cups: Feelings and connection with others
Upright
NostalgiaInnocent heartGentle gifts
A time when fond memories and honest feelings warm your heart.
Star words: “The flowers of childhood still bloom in your heart”
Reversed
Clinging to the pastLingering in memories
Your memories may feel so comforting that it's hard to come back to the present.
Star words: “Memories are a charm for tomorrow”
When Six of Cups appears in a Love reading
Upright
Honest, unpretentious feelings suit your love life right now. Try sharing a nostalgic topic or an old memory with someone.
Reversed
You may be comparing a past love with the present. Try finding one charm in the person in front of you, or in yourself as you are now.
When Six of Cups appears in a Work reading
Upright
Remembering what you first loved may bring back your energy for work. Try writing down one feeling from when you first began.
Reversed
You seem attached to the old way of doing things, and change feels heavy. How about trying just one new approach?
When Six of Cups appears in a Relationships reading
Upright
This is a good time to connect with old friends and family. Why not look through old photos and reach out?
Reversed
Are you a little caught up in how a relationship used to be? Try noticing how the other person has changed.
When Six of Cups appears in a Yourself reading
Upright
The small child inside you seems to want to play. Try doing a little of something you loved as a kid.
Reversed
You may be idealizing your past self a little. What is something only you, as you are now, can do?
Reading it in the past, present and future positions
In a three-card reading, the same card can be understood differently depending on the position where it appears.
In the past position
UprightYou have warm memories and days when you could laugh freely. Those memories have become the source of your kindness.
ReversedThere may have been a time when you wanted to hold tight to good memories. They must have been truly precious to you.
In the present position
UprightRight now familiar people and places can soothe your heart. It may be good to revisit something you used to love.
ReversedThe feeling of "back then..." seems a little strong right now. Keep your memories close, and try turning your eyes to the present too.
In the future position
UprightA reunion with an old friend, or a moment that brings you back to your honest self, seems to be drawing near. You may be heading toward time that lets your heart unwind.
ReversedYou may move on from the past and find joys that fit who you are now. Your memories can stay tucked gently in your heart.
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