Arkana
Page of Cups tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Page of Cups tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Reversed position

Page of Cups

Cups, court card

Keywords

  • sensitivity
  • a creative or intuitive message
  • gentle naivety

Upright meaning

Sensitivity, a creative or intuitive message, gentle naivety.

Reversed meaning

Emotional immaturity, taking offense, creativity blocked.

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

Image and symbolism

A fish looks up out of the cup — the unconscious speaking.

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 Page is the student and messenger: curiosity, news, first steps in this area of life.

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, Knight of Cups, Queen of Cups, King of Cups.

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