The Six of Cups of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the sixth card of the Suit of Cups. It follows the Five of Cups. It is the embodiment innocence and nostalgia.
The Symbolism of the Six of Cups Tarot Card
This card is represented by two children, a boy and a girl, enjoying themselves in a small town square. They are surrounded by six cups, each filled with greenery, and topped with a single white flower. The flowers have five petals each. The sky is clear and blue, the both children are delighting in the fresh scent of the blooms.
The General Interpretation of the Six of Cups Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a feeling of innocence, even naivety. There is a general lack of sophistication associated with this card, but not in a negative way. Instead, this card conveys a child-like innocence, a way of looking at the world that is much simpler than is normal in today’s society.
This card recommends a return to a simpler time of thought and deed. While this may not be practical in the strictest sense, the Six of Cups should not be taken lightly. It is a card of simplification, and a suggestion that there is value in what once was.
The Inner Meaning of the Six of Cups in Tarot
The Six of Cups is the image of innocence and nostalgia. It often indicates that the time has come to reflect on the past, taking a look back to a time when thoughts were simpler and life was easier. Though it may not be possible to recapture those times, they still have value, and should be reflected upon and respected.
The flowers, white in color, represent the innocence of the two children. These children breathe deeply of the essence of the flowers, and in doing so, activate the sense of scent. Scent is most strongly connected to memory, and the idea of nostalgia. The Six of Cups can take you back in time, metaphorically speaking. It is a card designed to stimulate memories of an earlier era.
In more modern interpretations, the Six of Cups often indicates an unconditional love. The kind of love between mother and child, for instance. This love is eternal and more valuable than any other gift could ever be.
The Seven of Cups follows this card.
For those Tarot readers who choose to read reversed (upside down) meanings into Tarot spreads, the Five of Cups in its reversed position could mean that a period or sadness or uphappiness passes and there will be happiness for you in the future. You will meet up with old friends and make some new ones, but true friendship takes time to blossom, so be prepared to be patient.
The Five of Cups of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the fifth card of the Suit of Cups. It follows the Four of Cups. It is the embodiment of disappointment and sorrow concerning past events. It also tends to indicate emotional dejection on some level, sometimes very profound.
The Symbolism of the Five of Cups Tarot Card
This card is represented by a cloaked and hooded figure, dressed all in black. His head is hung in sorrow. At his feet are three spilled cups, but two are still safely intact. In the background a river rushes, impossible to cross, were it not for the stone bridge granting passage. The sky is dull and unappealing, which matches the downtrodden mood of this card.
The General Interpretation of the Five of Cups Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a feeling of profound disappointment and sorrow. The figure in the Five of Cups is hunched over in dejection; he feels there is no way out of his predicament. The events of the past, represented by the three overturned cups, weigh heavily upon his shoulders.
This card reveals a tendency to dwell on past events. It is often a warning to let go, release the past and move forward. This is usually easier said than done, however.
The Inner Meaning of the Five of Cups in Tarot
The Five of Cups is the image of ultimate dejection, often without true cause. The cloaked figure does not, as yet, have any appreciation for the two cups which still stand. He does not necessarily see the good in the situation he finds himself in. Often, this card warns you against “crying over spilled milk.”
The hooded figure also fails to notice the bridge, beckoning in the distance. He does not see that there is a way out, a path to a better life. If he does see, he does not trust it. However, if he just chose to trust, for one moment, he could move beyond the negative, and once again embrace the positive. But he must take that step alone. It cannot be forced up on him.
The Five of Cups is a card that represents a time in life that everyone must face. A time when hope is lost, and it is easier to just give up. However, it is also a beacon of hope, embodying the phrase “the light at the end of the tunnel.”
The Six of Cups follows this card.
If you choose to read upside down (reversed) Tarot cards as having a different meaning than upright Tarot cards, then the Four of Cups in its reversed position might mean that you will begin to accept the limitations of your situation, and as a reults you relax and enjoy life more. New friends and new experiences are on the way, but you may have to wait just a little while longer.
