Minor arcana · Cups (Water)
Knight of Cups
Romance, charm and following your heart.
- Keywords
- Romance · A proposal · Charm · Idealism · Following your heart
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Water
AdviceFollow your heart without forgetting reality.
What it means
A knight rides slowly, his cup held out in front of him, as if making an offering. The Knight of Cups is the romantic, the idealist, someone moved by feeling. It can bring a proposal or an invitation. It reminds you that feelings also need action and realism.
In love
A proposal, an offer or a romantic meeting. Someone approaching with intention.
At work and with money
An attractive offer. Check that, besides being appealing, it is workable.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Cups mean in tarot?
Romance, charm and following your heart. Follow your heart without forgetting reality.
What does Knight of Cups mean in love?
A proposal, an offer or a romantic meeting. Someone approaching with intention.
What does Knight of Cups mean for work?
An attractive offer. Check that, besides being appealing, it is workable.
Is Knight of Cups a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Knight of Cups usually says yes. Romance, charm and following your heart.
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
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