Knight of Cups
The Knight of Cups (Undine) embodies emotional allure, the pull of the unconscious, and the merging of human passion with watery mystery. The tale of Undine and Huldbrand highlights themes of desire, the quest for a soul, and the consequences of fidelity and betrayal. Symbolism such as swirling energy, fish, and lilies points to deep unconscious influences and a bridge between the earthly and emotional realms. In divinatory terms, the card signals the arrival of romantic or emotional offers and urges openness to feelings while warning against being blinded by infatuation.
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Story
Story: Undine was a changeling, born from the sea as a water-sylph, but raised by mortals; she grew into an ethereal beauty. Born without a soul, the only way she could obtain one was by marrying a mortal. A knight named Huldbrand fell under Undine's spell and took her to be his wife, but he did not remain faithful. A heartbroken Undine slipped back into her watery fairy world. On the day Huldbrand was to marry his new love, he looked down into a well and saw the mesmerizing Undine. She rose up, took him in her arms and receded back into the waters with his soul, leaving the shell of his body on land. The swirl of energy represents unmitigated desires and influences of the unconscious. Undine holds Huldbrand's hand to her heart, fully revealing her affinity for human emotions. The fish and lilies bridge the connection between the earthly plane and the water of the subconscious.
Divinatory meaning
Divinatory meaning: Love is in the air. Be open to the messages and/or proposals that may come your way. You may want to explore deeper emotions, but take care to not be blinded by infatuation.
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