Six of Cups
Upright Meaning
Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, reunion.
Reversed Meaning
Living in the past, moving forward, growing up.
Six of Cups in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Return of old love, innocent relation, nice memories in couple.
Reversed Meaning
Stuck in past, inability to go further, hard childhood affecting relationship.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Return to old project, working with someone from past, refreshing ideas.
Reversed Meaning
Lack of innovation, stuck in old methods, adulthood problems.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Good health thanks to peace of spirit, return to old fitness.
Reversed Meaning
Health problems from childhood, no recovery, sadness.
Is Six of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes
Upright, Six of Cups is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Use good memories. Be gentle to yourself and others like a child.
Warning
Don't escape into the past from present problems.
Symbolism
- Children play in a garden. Someone offers a cup filled with flowers to another.
Interpretation
Reconnect with the innocence of your past. Simple joys and old friends bring comfort now.
Numerology
6 (Harmony/Past)
Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Cups mean in tarot?
Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, reunion. Reconnect with the innocence of your past. Simple joys and old friends bring comfort now.
What does Six of Cups reversed mean?
Living in the past, moving forward, growing up.
What does Six of Cups mean in love?
Return of old love, innocent relation, nice memories in couple. Reversed Meaning: Stuck in past, inability to go further, hard childhood affecting relationship.
What does Six of Cups mean for career and work?
Return to old project, working with someone from past, refreshing ideas. Reversed Meaning: Lack of innovation, stuck in old methods, adulthood problems.
Is Six of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes. Upright, Six of Cups is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Six of Cups give?
Use good memories. Be gentle to yourself and others like a child.