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Tarot Card Meanings:
Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups: Overview and Symbols

The Knight of Cups represents romance, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams. Depicting a knight carrying a cup, this card signifies a journey driven by emotion, intuition, and the desire to follow one’s heart.

Some Specific Symbols and Their Meanings in the Rider Waite Smith Tarot:

  • Knight holding a cup: Symbolizes a quest for emotional fulfillment, romance, and creativity.
  • White horse: Represents purity, nobility, and a gentle approach.
  • Flowing river: Suggests emotional depth, intuition, and the fluidity of feelings.
  • Wings on helmet and boots: Indicate imagination, inspiration, and the pursuit of lofty ideals.
  • Armor and cloak decorated with fish: Reflect creativity, intuition, and the connection to the subconscious.
Knight of Cups as depicted in the Rider-Waite Smith Tarot by A.E. White, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith

Knight of Cups: Card Meanings

Keywords/Phrases: Romance, creativity, emotional pursuit, idealism, intuition, following your heart, charm, artistic expression.

The Knight of Cups in the tarot signifies a journey driven by emotion, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams. This card represents the energy of romance and idealism, where intuition and feelings guide your actions. It encourages you to follow your heart, embrace your artistic and creative side, and pursue your passions with charm and grace. The Knight of Cups invites you to explore the depths of your emotions, allowing your intuition to lead the way toward emotional fulfillment and meaningful connections.

Knight of Cups: Reversed Card Meanings

Keywords/Phrases: Disappointment, unrealistic expectations, emotional instability, manipulation, moodiness, unfulfilled dreams, insincerity.

When the Knight of Cups appears reversed in a tarot reading, it signifies emotional instability and the disappointment that comes from unrealistic expectations. This card suggests that dreams and desires may not be grounded in reality, leading to unfulfilled aspirations and potential manipulation of emotions. It reflects moodiness and insincerity, where the pursuit of emotional or romantic goals is fraught with challenges or lack of genuine intention. The reversed Knight of Cups urges you to reassess your emotional pursuits, be mindful of insincere influences, and ground your expectations in reality to avoid disappointment.

Gallery: The Sun in Various Decks

page of cups, knight of cups, and king of cups from tarot of the golden wheel by mila losenko
Knight of Cups (middle) from Tarot of the Golden Wheel
by Mila Losenko