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Six of Cups
Cups

Six of Cups Keywords

Upright Keywords

nostalgia
reminiscence
childhood memories
innocence
joy
naivete

Reversed Keywords

stuck in the past
naivety
idealizing the past
inability to move on
disappointment

Six of Cups Tarot Card Description

The Six of Cups shows two children in an old garden, exchanging cups filled with flowers. It illustrates the joy of childhood and the fond memories of the past. The card invokes a sense of harmony, peace, and simple pleasures that come from reflecting on one's experiences and childhood play. It can also indicate a return to familiar environments or reunions with past acquaintances.

Upright Six of Cups Meaning

"Cherish the past, honor your memories, and find comfort in the love that has shaped your journey."

The Six of Cups represents nostalgia, childhood memories, and the joy stemming from youthfulness. It often signifies a return to a familiar environment or to a younger state of mind. This card is a symbol of innocence and goodness from the past that can bring you happiness if you embrace it. These memories are supportive rather than destructive and can provide a valuable refuge from current stresses.

Love

revisiting past relationships

childlike romance

Career

enjoyment in familiar tasks

positive work relationships

Finances

financial stability from past investments

gifts or inheritances

Health

recovery from illness

positive emotional health

Spirituality

nostalgic spiritual practices

embracing inner child

Upright - Love

In a love tarot reading, the Six of Cups suggests a sweet and tender energy. It can signal a return of past loves or the rekindling of an existing relationship with pure affection and healing of old wounds.

Upright - Career

The Six of Cups may point to a comfortable and familiar work environment or perhaps a business related to children or the past. It indicates a good time to collaborate with old colleagues or engage with work that brings sentimental satisfaction.

Upright - Finances

This card in a financial context can hint at gifts or financial support coming from family or someone close to you from the past. It emphasizes generosity but also advises to stay practical and not dwell too much on financial nostalgia, like old debts forgiven.

Upright - Health

The Six of Cups can denote a good state of health, potentially a recovery phase where you're feeling the relief and happiness of getting back to your normal self after an ailment. It also reminds us that our emotional health is deeply tied to our past and the joys we've experienced.

Upright - Spirituality

On a spiritual level, the Six of Cups suggests reconnecting with your inner child to rediscover the spiritual purity and joy that you once experienced naturally. It's a calling to infuse your spiritual practice with innocence and simplicity.

Reversed Six of Cups Meaning

The reversed Six of Cups can point to an inability to move on from the past. It suggests being stuck in memories and potentially romanticizing the past to the point where the present is negatively affected. It can also represent the discovery that fond memories of the past are not as truthful as you once believed.

Love

struggling to move on

imprisonment in the past relationship ideals

Career

stagnation due to past successes

overattachment to previous job roles

Finances

misplaced trust in financial dealings

stagnant resources

Health

resurfacing of old ailments

unresolved past trauma affecting health

Spirituality

breaking free from the past

need for new spiritual direction

Reversed - Love

Reversed, the Six of Cups might signal that you are romanticizing a past relationship instead of looking forward to creating new memories. It's a reminder to learn from the past but live in the present.

Reversed - Career

When the Six of Cups appears reversed regarding career, it suggests you might be feeling uninspired by your current work and longing for the 'good old days.' It's time to find joy in the present rather than idealizing past career stages.

Reversed - Finances

Financially, the Six of Cups reversed indicates holding on to past financial decisions or expectations. It suggests caution against letting nostalgia cloud your financial judgment and the importance of making decisions based on current circumstances.

Reversed - Health

In a health context, The Six of Cups reversed can signify that past health issues may be resurfacing, or that your current state of health is heavily influenced by past unhealthy habits.

Reversed - Spirituality

When the Six of Cups is reversed in regards to spirituality, it indicates that your spiritual growth is being hindered by past beliefs or old spiritual systems that no longer serve your highest good. It is a prompt to release outdated practices and make room for new spiritual experiences.

Card Attributes

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Elements

Water

Astrology

Sun

Chakra

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Zodiac

Scorpio

MBTI

INFP

Crystal

Aquamarine,
Moonstone
Six of Cups

Six of Cups

Cups

Elements

Water

Astrology

Sun

Chakra

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Zodiac

Scorpio

MBTI

INFP

Crystal

Aquamarine,
Moonstone
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