Rider-Waite: Suit of Cups

Question 1

Ace of Cups

Answer 1

A time of new beginnings & new relationships, usually in terms of love. You will be feeling happy, positive, & good about yourself. This is a time of joy, compassion, celebration, & creativity. Now is a good time to begin new friendships & get out there & socialize.

Question 2

Ace of cups (reversed)

Answer 2

You may not be in the mood for socializing or meeting new people right now. You can be feeling vulnerable or having a temporary loss of faith. Let yourself feel, but don’t be consumed by these emotions. Try to look inwards, & try to stay in tune with your intuition; give yourself the love that you need at this time.

Question 3

2 of cups

Answer 3

This is the attraction card: you are likely popular & sought after in many areas in your life. Things are going well, your life is harmonious, there are partnerships, unity, & unconditional love in romantic relationships. You have mutual respect & appreciation in friendships & partnerships. Nurture these relationships!

Question 4

2 of cups (reversed)

Answer 4

If you are experiencing relationship imbalance, disharmony, resentment, or tension w/ work colleagues, there might be an uneven power dynamic or you might be projecting your personal issues onto others. This is your call to focus on yourself, love yourself, & accept yourself unconditionally.

Question 5

3 of cups

Answer 5

There are reunions, celebrations, gatherings in your life; you are spending quality time with people you cherish. These are happy times, uplifting energies, & good feelings. You are enjoying the company of others, there is laughing, love, & support. This can be a good time to celebrate your success with close friends & family or to collaborate with others.

Question 6

3 of cups (reversed)

Answer 6

Collaborations & social gatherings might not interest you now, there might be cancelled events, gossiping, tainted celebrations, or you might have a desire to step out of the social scene for a while. Focus on your independence & work on your own if that suits you better right now.

Question 7

4 of cups

Answer 7

There might be opportunities that you are turning down & offers that you are refusing. You can feel yearning & regret & you might be focusing on the negative. Contemplate & meditate over this, & reevaluate what is important to you. Realizing what makes you feel bored & unhappy & doing something about it can help you make a change for the better.

Question 8

4 of cups (reversed)

Answer 8

You are pulling yourself out of the rut & seizing opportunities w/ enthusiasm & focus, letting go of regret & ending stagnation. You have renewed motivation, you are proactive, re-energized, and have a zest for life. This is a time of new inspiration, creativity, & realization.

Question 9

5 of cups

Answer 9

Certain situations may have turned out differently than expected & there are feelings of disappointment. You may be dwelling in the past, inducing feelings of self-pity, regret, sadness, or loss. These problems are mostly emotional, & although there are things to mourn over, there are also things to look forward to & your future can bring joy.

Question 10

5 of cups (reversed)

Answer 10

You are ready to move on. It is time to release emotions, let go of sorrow, accept help, & rejoin the world. Let go of what no longer serves you; acceptance, forgiveness, & healing are coming now.

Question 11

6 of cups

Answer 11

You are focusing on past influences & childhood memories, the simplicity & innocence of childhood. You might feel nostalgia or homesickness & seek reunion, comfort, & warmth from family & close friends. Or you might be working with or taking care of children, which brings back memories of your own childhood, a time when things were simpler.

Question 12

6 of cups (reversed)

Answer 12

You might be clinging to the past with a rose-tinted view, unable to move on. Learn to focus on the present to be truly aware. Or alternatively, you might be ready to let go of the past & you are focusing on the future, gaining maturity & independence. Enjoy the freedom this brings you!

Question 13

7 of cups

Answer 13

Many options, multiple choices & possibilities are available to you. You may feel indecisive, you may procrastinate & live in a dream world of wishful thinking & illusion. Pick & choose, & be realistic about what you can commit to. Take proactive steps rather than fantasizing.

Question 14

7 of cups (reversed)

Answer 14

You are finding clarity & getting back to reality, becoming decisive & aligned, taking the steps you need to make things happen. Or alternatively, you might be overwhelmed by choices & options, & unable to move forward. Think about what could be done to proactively make progress.

Question 15

8 of cups

Answer 15

You are walking away from situations & abandoning plans, which can be due to disappointment & reaching your limit. You have the strength & courage to move away from a situation that is no longer serving you. This is a good time for embarking on an adventure, self-discovery, introspection, & searching for deeper truths.

Question 16

8 of cups (reversed)

Answer 16

You may fear moving on which can result in stagnation & staying in a bad situation. Do not be afraid of leaving something behind if it is no longer serving you. Alternatively, you may be running away from situations, not because they are bad but because you are afraid to take a chance & be vulnerable. Focus on your self-worth & resolving any abandonment/commitment issues.

Question 17

9 of cups

Answer 17

Wishes are coming true, dreams are becoming reality. Happiness, joy, satisfaction, prosperity, & fulfillment are coming. You can accomplish anything you put your mind to.

Question 18

9 of cups (reversed)

Answer 18

You may be struggling to achieve your goals, or you may have gotten what you wanted but lost it. Or you have everything you ever dreamed of, but it feels like something is missing & there is a feeling of dissatisfaction & lack of fulfillment. Have you pursued material gain at the expense of your spiritual growth & emotional fulfillment? Focus on what you already have & ask yourself how you can better work towards your goals.

Question 19

10 of cups

Answer 19

There is a sense of happiness, emotional & spiritual fulfillment, harmony, & alignment in your relationships. Happy families, domestic bliss, divine love, long term relationships, soulmates, & true contentment describe your life right now.

Question 20

10 of cups (reversed)

Answer 20

You seek greater harmony & connection in your relationships. You might feel disconnected from loved ones right now. There might be misalignment of personal values, you might not be living your own values or not being true to yourself. Focus on your personal values & align them with your personal relationships.

Question 21

Page of cups

Answer 21

You are receiving intuitive messages & creative opportunities. This is a time of curiosity & possibility. You might receive happy news, important information, invitations to events, or romantic proposals. You feel young at heart, you are sensitive & idealistic, & have dreamy aspirations.

Question 22

Page of cups (reversed)

Answer 22

You might be doubting your intuition or feel like you have creative blocks. You can feel disappointed or emotionally vulnerable, or feel like you are losing touch with your inner child. Remember the joy you once felt about a situation or project, to reclaim your imaginative spirit. You can find inspiration again. Do not let insecurities get the better of you.

Question 23

Knight of cups

Answer 23

You are romantic, charming, artistic, & imaginative. You are following your heart, taking action, you are diplomatic & tactful @ work, peace loving, & a great negotiator. You are in love with love itself. Romantic proposals & attraction might happen to you, & you can be swept off your feet.

Question 24

Knight of cups (reversed)

Answer 24

You might feel like you have creative or intuitive blocks. You may be moody & jealous, someone you trusted turns out disloyal or a manipulator, & you are feeling deceived. You might be lacking diplomacy, jumping to conclusions & letting your emotions get the better of you. Think about how your emotions & moodiness are affecting you right now.

Question 25

Queen of cups

Answer 25

Emotional stability, femininity, love, & warmth surround you. There might be a mature female in your life who is supportive & caring towards you. Or you might be a sensitive, caring, nurturing soul yourself; an empathy or a good mother. You are intuitive, in the flow, a daydreamer, a psychic, & a good listener.

Question 26

Queen of cups (reversed)

Answer 26

You let your heart rule over your head, & your emotions may overwhelm you. You may have been giving too much, you may have been taking care of others & now you need to draw your attention inwards & focus on your own emotional well-being. You may feel overly sensitive, needy, emotionally exhausted, or lacking empathy. Focus on self love & making yourself a priority.

Question 27

King of cups

Answer 27

You are emotionally balanced, wise, compassionate, calm, & diplomatic. You are loyal, charming, & a good listener. You would make a great spiritual guide or a counselor. You have the balance between intellect & emotions, & a deeper knowledge & awareness of yourself.

Question 28

King of cups (reversed)

Answer 28

You can feel overly emotional, overwhelmed, manipulative, or anxious. Focus your attention on your innermost feelings so you can discover the emotions of your subconscious mind & how these emotions affect you. Do not let your uncontrolled emotions make the life choices for you.