Cups

The Cups are linked to the element of Water. They represent emotions, relationships, intuition and the inner world. Where Wands are about doing, Cups are about feeling – they describe the flow of love, grief, joy and connection that colours our lives.

Themes in the Cups include love, friendship, creativity as expression, and the need for emotional balance. Cups cards often point to relationships, dreams, or the need to listen to your heart. Unlike the Major Arcana’s big life themes, the Cups zoom in on the emotional and relational side of everyday experience.

The 14 Cups cards – from Ace to King – show how emotional energy moves from first feelings (Ace) to mature empathy and care (King). They form a guide to understanding what we feel and how we connect with others.