Minor arcana · Cups (Water)
Ace of Cups
The heart opens: a new feeling overflowing.
- Keywords
- New love · Emotion · Compassion · Intuition · An open heart
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Water
AdviceOpen your heart to what is arriving.
What it means
A hand comes out of a cloud with a cup from which five streams of water flow, while a dove descends on it. The Ace of Cups is an emotional beginning: love, compassion, joy, a new connection. It says you are ready to feel and to receive, and that what you give from the heart comes back.
In love
New love, a declaration or a relationship renewed by real emotion.
At work and with money
Meaningful work, good relationships in the team or a project done with love.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ace of Cups mean in tarot?
The heart opens: a new feeling overflowing. Open your heart to what is arriving.
What does Ace of Cups mean in love?
New love, a declaration or a relationship renewed by real emotion.
What does Ace of Cups mean for work?
Meaningful work, good relationships in the team or a project done with love.
Is Ace of Cups a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Ace of Cups usually says yes. The heart opens: a new feeling overflowing.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Cups
Two of CupsThree of CupsFour of CupsFive of CupsSix of CupsSeven of CupsEight of CupsNine of CupsTen of CupsPage of CupsKnight of CupsQueen of CupsKing of Cups