Card 41 • cups

Six of Cups

Brief Description

The Six of Cups explores themes of nostalgia, emotional growth, and the balance of giving and receiving emotions. It evokes memories and the simple expressions of care that come back as karmic rewards. However, it warns against the romanticization of the past, which can hinder future achievements, and emphasizes the importance of living in the present and helping others as a means to heal oneself.

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Mother of Crows

An ancient Native American legend tells of a crow so obsessed with its own shadow that it pecked and clawed at it until the shadow came to life and devoured its owner. Witness the supernatural by looking into the crow's eyes. What wants to be seen? What demands understanding? What craves your attention? A chick sits in the nest, lifting its head to take a worm from the beak of its mother. Six cups balance on tree branches, reflecting the emotional balance and tranquility of the situation. In the cups are white moonflowers, a symbol of embodiment in the physical world. Emotional growth and all-around support. Simple manifestations of love and care return as karmic rewards.

MEANING

The card signifies giving and receiving of emotions. Walking down memory lane. Pleasant memories. Happiness in home. Pleasure. Useful habits and inherited traits. Scents, songs, and friends reminding you of the past. Sensory experiences transport you to happier times.

SHADOW

The romanticization of the past makes future achievements impossible. Be wary of thoughts and phrases that begin with "if only" and "I will be happy when." Try to live in the present. Find what you need here and now. Give to others what you would like to receive. Healing your own soul is possible only through helping others. Open yourself to the manifestations of generosity from others. Don't let the material world fool you. Remember, all of us have wings, it's your time to spread them.

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