Six of Cups
The Six of Cups (Revenants) depicts revenants—restless ghosts who return to the living to tie up loose ends and sometimes assume mortal or animal forms. They seek assistance to complete their missions and find closure, and the imagery—red roses, ivy, a full moon, and faces embedded in rock—illustrates persistent energy, lingering memories, supernatural influence, and echoes of past lives. The card invites gentle reflection and reconnection with the past but warns against becoming trapped by nostalgia. It encourages cherishing memories while celebrating the present and using closure to move forward peacefully.
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Revenants were usually restless ghosts who return to the land of the living to tie up loose ends. Some could assume mortal qualities; some could revisit the land of the living as ghost animals or apparitions. These ghosts seek assistance to complete their mission among the living in order to find closure and a peaceful exit to the land of the dead. The ghost breezes through the halls leaving a stream of energy in her wake. Her red roses are a reminder that the ghost's energy is still present despite her physical passing. Ivy grows on the windowsill, symbolizing lingering memories. The full moon is connected to resurrection and supernatural events. Faces seen embedded in the rocks are snapshots of past lives.
Divinatory meaning
It's okay to reflect on the past and reconnect with old friends, but don't dwell on what was. Rather, cherish the memories and celebrate what is.
Ghosts and Spirits tarot
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