Knight of Cups
The Knight of Cups symbolizes romance, creativity, beauty, and a poetic, emotionally attuned approach to life. Upright, it indicates following one's heart, pursuing creatively inspired projects, and being encouraged to lead based on intuitive emotions while expressing vulnerability to deepen connection. The card can signal that the querent is on the right path and should embrace emotional honesty and artistic impulse. Reversed, it warns of being overwhelmed by emotion, allowing feelings to drive decisions, and suggests taking a step back to release heavy emotions and reassess needs before acting.
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Knight of Cups
Upright Meaning
Upright Explanation
The Knight of Cups represents romance, creativity and beauty. This archetype is poetic, intuitive and in touch with his emotions. He views life through the eyes of a romantic who seeks to create love and fully express emotion. This card is a sign that the asker may be moving forward with a creative project they have intuitively felt compelled to manifest. They are following their heart and taking steps to make their vision flourish. The Knight of Cups suggests the asker is on the right path. They are encouraged to lead based on their intuitive emotions.
Vulnerability and Connection
This card can also show up as a reminder to be vulnerable and express love to those around them. It can sometimes feel scary to bear our soul, but this bravery will allow for greater intimacy and connection.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed Explanation
The Knight of Cups reversed indicates the asker has been feeling very emotional. They may be a dreamer at heart, but feel their outer reality is not matching the vision they had for their life. They are allowing their emotions to run their decisions.
Reversed Guidance
This card encourages the asker to take a step back and find a way to release the heavy emotions they are carrying. They are invited to take a deeper look at their needs and feelings before jumping to conclusions and making decisions too quickly.
Visual Description
A minimalist, line-drawn chalice floats at the center of a pale pink card, adorned with stylized leaves and orbiting dotted rings and orbs. Fine gold lines form decorative pendants and arcs beneath the cup, suggesting motion and delicacy. The word "KNIGHT" appears at the top and "OF CUPS" is printed at the bottom in small, elegant capitals.
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