Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups represents the pure essence of love and emotional beginnings. Drawing from Celtic mythology where a young man transforms into a swan to be with his beloved, this card symbolizes the transformative power of love and emotional connection. Cups are the archetypal symbol of femininity, from which flows the stream of life and love. While love forms the foundation of all feelings, how it is directed and transformed depends entirely on you.
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Celtic Legend and Symbolism
The depiction of swans on the card is not coincidental—it references one of the Celtic legends where, according to tradition, a young man was in love with a king's daughter who lived one year in the form of a swan and another in human form. To be with her, he himself transforms into a swan.
The Archetypal Symbol of Cups
Cups are the archetypal symbol of femininity, from which flows the stream of life and love. At the foundation of any feeling lies love, but in which direction it will be channeled and how it will be transformed depends on you.
Visual Description
Two white swans float on rippling, mint-green water under a dark, star-speckled sky. A large ornate chalice sits on a small rise of water, topped by an eight-pointed radiant star. Bare tree branches frame the scene at the sides and a simple constellation and the Roman numeral I appear near the top. A banner at the bottom reads "ACE OF CUPS."
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