Six of Cups
Six of Cups belongs to the Cups. Upright it speaks of nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, kindness; reversed, of living in the past, rose-tinted memories, moving forward, outgrowing old ties.
Six of Cups upright meaning
A child offers another a cup filled with white flowers in an old village courtyard, while other cups of flowers stand nearby. The card brings warm memories, innocence and simple kindness. Something from your past may return, or you may find comfort in gentle gestures.
Six of Cups reversed meaning
Nostalgia may be holding you back. Looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses can make it harder to embrace the present. Honour your memories, then move forward.
Six of Cups in love and relationships
A sweet, nostalgic connection, perhaps reconnecting with an old flame or recalling the early days of a long bond. Simple kindness matters more than grand gestures now.
Idealising a past relationship, or early patterns repeating in the present. Let your current relationship be its own story.
Six of Cups in career and work
Revisiting past projects, skills or contacts. An old colleague or a familiar kind of work may bring an unexpected new opportunity.
Clinging to old methods or roles because they once worked. Update your approach to fit who you are now and where you want to go.
Six of Cups in money matters
Help or gifts from family, or comfort in simple pleasures. Kindness given and received matters more now than the amount involved.
Old money habits or family expectations no longer fit your life. Make choices that suit your current situation, not an old script.
Yes or No?
In yes or no questions this card leans towards moving forward. A child offers another a cup filled with white flowers in an old village courtyard, while other cups of flowers stand nearby. The card brings warm memories, innocence and simple kindness. Something from your past may return, or you may find comfort in gentle gestures.
Six of Cups at a glance
Suit
Cups
Element
Water
Upright keywords
nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, kindness
Reversed keywords
living in the past, rose-tinted memories, moving forward, outgrowing old ties
Message of the Day
“Treasure the past, and let it be a warm light rather than a place to live.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Six of Cups mean?
A child offers another a cup filled with white flowers in an old village courtyard, while other cups of flowers stand nearby. The card brings warm memories, innocence and simple kindness. Something from your past may return, or you may find comfort in gentle gestures.
What does Six of Cups mean reversed?
Nostalgia may be holding you back. Looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses can make it harder to embrace the present. Honour your memories, then move forward.
What does Six of Cups mean in love?
A sweet, nostalgic connection, perhaps reconnecting with an old flame or recalling the early days of a long bond. Simple kindness matters more than grand gestures now.
What does Six of Cups say about work?
Revisiting past projects, skills or contacts. An old colleague or a familiar kind of work may bring an unexpected new opportunity.
What does Six of Cups say about money?
Help or gifts from family, or comfort in simple pleasures. Kindness given and received matters more now than the amount involved.
Is Six of Cups a yes or a no?
Yes. In yes or no questions this card leans towards moving forward. A child offers another a cup filled with white flowers in an old village courtyard, while other cups of flowers stand nearby. The card brings warm memories, innocence and simple kindness. Something from your past may return, or you may find comfort in gentle gestures.
What is the advice of Six of Cups?
Treasure the past, and let it be a warm light rather than a place to live.
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- The established symbolism of the Rider–Waite–Smith deck.