Keywords (upright)
Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, kindness, reunion, sweet gestures, old friends, sentimentality, generosity, sharing, simplicity, emotional bonds, harmony.
Keywords (reversed)
Letting go of the past, moving forward, breaking old patterns, detachment, releasing nostalgia, unresolved issues, emotional healing, growing up, facing reality, maturity, leaving behind childhood, closure.
Symbols
Cup
Child
Castle
Staff
Lily
Flowers
General Meaning
The Six of Cups is a card rich in nostalgia, innocence, and memories from the past. It often speaks of childhood memories, past connections, and the purity of young friendships and love.
Love Meaning
Six of Cups in a Love Reading in the Upright Position:
Reconnecting: This card can indicate rekindling an old romance or reconnecting with someone from your past.
Innocence in Love: Experiencing a relationship that has a pure, innocent, and uncomplicated nature, similar to a childhood crush.
Memories: Reflecting fondly on past relationships or shared memories with a partner.
Gifts in Love: Receiving or giving tokens of affection, gestures that evoke the sentimentality and simplicity of past eras.
Six of Cups in a Love Reading in the Reversed Position:
Stuck in the Past: Having difficulty moving on from past relationships or constantly comparing the present partner to past ones.
Childhood Wounds: Facing unresolved issues from childhood or past relationships that are affecting current romantic endeavors.
Over-idealizing the Past: Viewing past relationships through rose-tinted glasses, which may prevent you from seeing the value in the present.
Money Meaning
Six of Cups in a Money Reading in the Upright Position:
Financial Gifts: Receiving a financial gift or assistance, often from a familiar source.
Revisiting Old Opportunities: A past business venture or job opportunity might come back around.
Simpler Times: Nostalgia for a time when finances were simpler or less of a concern.
Shared Resources with Family: Financial dealings or shared resources with family or someone from your past.
Six of Cups in a Money Reading in the Reversed Position:
Financial Baggage: Old debts or unresolved financial issues from the past resurfacing.
Missing Old Opportunities: Regret over past financial decisions or missed opportunities.
Over-Nostalgia: A need to be more forward-thinking in financial matters instead of overly focusing on the past.
Yes or No Meaning
Six of Cups in a Yes or No Reading in the Upright Position:
Yes: Especially if the question is related to past connections, rekindling relationships, or matters of pure and innocent intent.
Six of Cups in a Yes or No Reading in the Reversed Position:
No: There might be unresolved issues from the past that need addressing before moving forward.