Card 47 • cups

Knight of Cups

Brief Description

The Knight of Cups represents a romantic but potentially dangerous situation where love may lead to vulnerability. A man carries away a woman who, despite his love, feels defenseless crossing hostile territory. This card warns of a perilous future and advises caution against betrayal in matters of the heart.

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Core Symbolism

A man takes away a woman with him, and despite his love, she feels defenseless crossing hostile territory.

Future Outlook

A dangerous future lies ahead.

Warning

Beware of betrayal.

Visual Description

An armored knight rides a brown horse along a rocky path, holding a lance with a small banner. A nude woman sits sidesaddle behind him, turned to look back over her shoulder with a smile. In the distance a castle perches on a green hill; a chalice appears at the top border and another cup sits on a rock in the foreground coiled by a green snake.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Giacinto Gaudenzi, Luciano Spadanuda

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