✦ Tarot Card Meaning ✦
Six of Cups
Six of Cups
- Nostalgia
- Innocence
- Kindness
Has a warm memory been on your mind lately?
The tender heart you had back then can still give you strength. Maybe offer someone a small kindness today, just because.
✦ A word from Six of Cups
Missing the way things used to be?
Precious memories are yours to keep. You might also create one small joy just for the person you are today.
✦ A word from Six of Cups
A question for you
What made the younger me happiest?
What new memory would I like to create from here?
Things to try todayOne small step · Love · Work · Money
Try this today
Enjoy a song or snack you loved as a kid sometime today.
Take a photo of one small thing you experienced for the first time today.
Love
Feelings may bloom with someone you've long known, or shared memories may bring you closer.
If you're comparing now with a past love, try staying with the person and feelings in front of you.
Work & Study
A good opportunity may come through work you once loved or someone you've known for years.
If you're holding tight to the old way, try something new, starting small.
Money & Daily Life
A heartfelt gift doesn't need to be costly to be remembered for a long time.
If nostalgia is nudging you toward impulse buys, let what you need right now guide your choices.
More about this cardAbout the card · The imagery · FAQ
The Six of Cups is the sixth card of the Cups suit, which deals with feelings and relationships. It holds childhood memories, old friendships and kindness given without expecting anything back.
The Imagery Tap a number
- 1A child offering a cup filled with white flowers
- 2A smaller child receiving the flowers with both hands
- 3A flower-filled cup on a stone pedestal
- 4Old buildings that hold the passing of time
Common Questions
Does the Six of Cups mean reconciliation?It often appears in reunion questions, but instead of deciding the outcome, it asks you to separate nostalgia from what you want today.
What does the Six of Cups mean reversed?It suggests lingering in the past, a gentle nudge to bring your focus back to the present without erasing your memories.
Is the Six of Cups about childhood?Yes, it's tied to childhood innocence and warm memories, and some see it as an invitation to care for your inner child.
