Knight of Cups

Cups, court card

Keywords

• romance
• an invitation
• idealism
• following the heart

Upright meaning

Romance, an invitation, idealism, following the heart.

Reversed meaning

Moodiness, empty promises, romance ungrounded in reality.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

He rides slowly, cup extended — an offer, not a demand.

Element and place in the deck

Cups belong to water. They speak of feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner world. Cups usually answer questions about love, friendship and emotional state.

The Knight is action and movement: a person or energy rushing in the suit's direction, sometimes too fast.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Cups, Two of Cups, Three of Cups, Four of Cups, Five of Cups, Six of Cups, Seven of Cups, Eight of Cups, Nine of Cups, Ten of Cups, Page of Cups, Queen of Cups, King of Cups.