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Key Takeaways
The Suit of Cups is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing emotions, relationships, intuition and love. As the element of Water (zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Cups is also called Chalices or Hearts.
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The
Suit of Cups is one of the four suits of the
Minor Arcana, representing
emotions, relationships, intuition and love. As the element of
Water (zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces), it contains
14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Cups is also called Chalices or Hearts.
In tarot, Cups (Water) governs emotions, love, and relationships. When Cups dominate a reading, the focus is on feelings, relationships, intuition, and the heart. Click any card below for its full upright, reversed, love, and career meanings.
All 14 Cups Cards & Their Meanings
| Card |
Core Meaning (Upright) |
| Ace of Cups |
New emotions, love, compassion, creativity |
| Two of Cups |
Partnership, mutual attraction, connection |
| Three of Cups |
Celebration, friendship, community |
| Four of Cups |
Apathy, contemplation, reevaluation |
| Five of Cups |
Loss, grief, disappointment, regret |
| Six of Cups |
Nostalgia, childhood, reunion |
| Seven of Cups |
Choices, fantasy, illusion, options |
| Eight of Cups |
Walking away, withdrawal, seeking meaning |
| Nine of Cups |
Contentment, satisfaction, wishes fulfilled |
| Ten of Cups |
Harmony, family, lasting happiness |
| Page of Cups |
Creative messages, intuition, curiosity |
| Knight of Cups |
Romance, charm, following the heart |
| Queen of Cups |
Compassion, emotional security, intuition |
| King of Cups |
Emotional balance, diplomacy, calm |
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The Cups Court Cards
The Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Cups are the suit’s court cards. They often represent people in your life—or facets of your own personality—each carrying the Water energy of Cups at a different level of maturity, from the youthful Page to the commanding King.
Cups in a Tarot Reading
The four suits split the everyday world into elements: Wands (Fire/action), Cups (Water/emotion), Swords (Air/mind), and Pentacles (Earth/material). For the bigger picture, see the 22 Major Arcana cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the suit of Cups mean in tarot?
The suit of Cups is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana. It represents emotions, relationships, intuition and love. As the element of Water, Cups cards deal with emotions, love, and relationships in everyday life.
How many Cups cards are there in tarot?
There are 14 Cups cards: Ace through Ten, plus four court cards—the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Cups.
What element and zodiac signs are the suit of Cups?
The suit of Cups is the element of Water and is associated with the zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Cups is also sometimes called Chalices or Hearts.
What does it mean to draw many Cups cards?
When Cups dominate a reading, the focus is on feelings, relationships, intuition, and the heart.
Explore the other suits: Suit of Wands · Suit of Swords · Suit of Pentacles.
