Knight of Cups
The Knight of Cups is the quintessential quester who has a clear idea of his holy grail and is devoted to pursuing it. Unlike the Knight of Wands, he honors poetry and romance woven through daily life and moves more slowly while maintaining intense focus. That intensity can sometimes cause him to miss out on practical, real-life matters. The card advises knowing your ideal and not settling for less while enjoying the journey and avoiding distractions. Reversed, it warns of having your head in the clouds, indulging in romanticism, and being oblivious.
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Knight of Cups
Divinatory meaning
The Knight of Cups is the quintessential quester. He has a clear idea of his holy grail and is completely devoted to finding it no matter the cost. However, while the Knight of Wands is all about the chase and taking action, this knight's commitment to dreamy ideals includes honoring the poetry and romance woven through daily life. He moves slower, yes, but his focus is just as intense, sometimes to the point of missing out on real life.
Advice
You know what your ideal is, so don't settle for less. Enjoy the journey, but don't get distracted.
Reversed
Head in the clouds, indulging in romanticism, obliviousness.
Visual Description
A young knight in greenish armor and a white fur mantle holds an ornate cup from which a pale vapor curls upward. A barded horse stands close behind him, its head turned toward the cup. Behind them is a large circular stained-glass window that throws radiating, pastel light across the scene and suggests a watery landscape beyond. The composition emphasizes motion and quiet expectation, with delicate decorative borders and a banner reading "Knight of Cups" at the bottom.
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