Cups · Minor Arcana

Knight of Cups

Tarot Card Meaning

Knight of Cups tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • romance
  • charm
  • creativity
  • imagination

A romantic, idealistic force enters your life. Follow your heart but keep one foot on the ground.

Reversed

  • moodiness
  • unrealistic
  • jealousy
  • disillusionment

The romantic ideal crashes against reality. Beware of charm without substance.

Symbolism

A knight rides gracefully, offering a cup — the courtly pursuit of emotional truth.

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