Minor arcana · Cups (Water)
Six of Cups
Memories, nostalgia and the sweetness of childhood.
- Keywords
- Nostalgia · Memories · Childhood · Innocence · Meeting the past again
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Water
AdviceBring back what was good without getting stuck in the past.
What it means
In an old courtyard, one child offers another a cup of flowers. The Six of Cups speaks of the past, of innocence and of good memories. It can announce the return of someone from long ago, a reunion, or simply the comfort of simple things. Just be careful not to live only in what has been.
In love
An old love coming back, tenderness and simple gestures.
At work and with money
Returning to an old project, or work connected with children, family or tradition.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Cups mean in tarot?
Memories, nostalgia and the sweetness of childhood. Bring back what was good without getting stuck in the past.
What does Six of Cups mean in love?
An old love coming back, tenderness and simple gestures.
What does Six of Cups mean for work?
Returning to an old project, or work connected with children, family or tradition.
Is Six of Cups a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Six of Cups usually says yes. Memories, nostalgia and the sweetness of childhood.
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
Ace of CupsTwo of CupsThree of CupsFour of CupsFive of CupsSeven of CupsEight of CupsNine of CupsTen of CupsPage of CupsKnight of CupsQueen of CupsKing of Cups