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Six of Cups tarot card

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Minor Arcana Cups #6

Six of Cups

Element: Water
Suit: Cups (Water)

Upright Meaning

nostalgia innocence happy memories

The Six of Cups shows children exchanging flowers in cups in an old garden — the sweetness of simpler times. This card represents the emotional power of memory: nostalgia, childhood comfort, or reconnecting with someone from your past. It asks whether your memories are a source of warmth or a trap that prevents you from growing.

Reversed Meaning

living in the past unrealistic memories moving forward

When reversed, the energy of Six of Cups may become blocked or distorted. Pay attention to shadow aspects and areas requiring deeper reflection.

Keywords

Upright Meaning

  • nostalgia
  • innocence
  • happy memories

Reversed Meaning

  • living in the past
  • unrealistic memories
  • moving forward

Visual Symbolism

Child offering a cup with flowers to another, old town; nostalgia, innocence.

Classic Rider-Waite symbolism — each visual element carries deeper psychological meaning.

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Six of Cups tarot card meaning — upright, reversed & love

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