Upright Keywords
love, new feelings, emotional awakening, creativity, spirituality, intuition
Reversed Keywords
coldness, emptiness, emotional loss, blocked creativity, feeling unloved, gloominess
In the Ace ofCups card, there is a hand emanating from the clouds holding out a cup, as ifin a offer to the querent to take a drink. This cup is overflowing withsparkling water which symbolizes pure and pristine emotion. If youtake this offer, drinking from this cup will surely bring you nothingshort of emotional as well as spiritual fulfillment.
The cup has five streams of water overflowing from the brim. These five streamsrepresent the power of intuition and show the importance of listening toyour inner voice. In order to obtain the kind of emotional orspiritual fulfillment that is depicted in the Ace of Cups, the querent willneed to follow this inner voice, and remain true to it, regardless of thesituation. This will require emotional discipline, but the rewards that thiscan bring are hinted at within the card itself: overflowing joyand happiness.Subscribe
Getting theAce of Cups upright shows that it's time to let loose ofwhatever emotional baggage you have and start living your life to the fullest.Like with all the other aces, there is a new beginning that is indicated here -a chance to start fresh. It might come in the form of opening yourself up tothe possibilities of new relationships, romantic or otherwise, that have theability to make you emotionally fulfilled.
The release indicated by this card may either be spiritual or emotional,depending on what you are going through. The Ace of Cups may come to areading after a long period of being lonely or enduring something that deeplyhurt you emotionally, and it's appearance may be there to herald theturning over a new leaf.
The releaseindicated by this card may either be spiritual or emotional, depending onwhat you are going through.
It isimportant for one to open themselves to more opportunities for friendships,love and spiritual learnings. There is a chance now to put your past behindyou, for you are being offered the gifts of the cups.
It is up toyou whether you take the cup and drink to the fullest.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
new romance, friendship, next level in relationship, deeper intimacy
friendly relations at work, new emotions about job, jolt of creativity
financial assistance, happy financial news, creativity in earning money
One ofhappiest cards to get in a love tarot reading, the Ace of Cups suggests theawakening of new feelings. Should you be single, you may find yourselfdeveloping a new romantic relationship, or a friendship that will be deeplymeaningful to you. If you are already in a relationship, a new stage ofintimacy, compassion and understanding can be reached between the two of you.The Ace of Cups tarot love meaning signals there is an opportunity for you nowto grow emotionally, spiritually and creatively, should you take the cup anddrink. At this time, decisions made from feelings and intuition are favored;learn to trust what your gut says and avoid over-analyzing situations.
The uprightAce of Cups is a sign of both new emotional beginnings and friendly intentions.When it comes to your career, these principles can take shape here in a numberof ways. If you are searching for a job, this card can mark a new start when itcomes to your work. It may not always imply a new job, but can signify happyrelations between you and your colleagues, or also an emotional awakening whenit comes to how you perceive your work. New projects can be a wellspring ofcreativity. This is a good time to embark on new challenges and tasks, as youutilize this rush of inspiration. If you have been afraid of taking on moreresponsibilities, now is the moment to push past these fears; this isparticularly true if you work in a creative field.
The friendlyand sociable quality of the Ace of Cups can have an effect on your financialsituation as well. As people are more accommodating to you, they are morelikely to offer the financial support you request. This support is most oftenin the form of approved loans or mortgages, but can also come in the form ofsupport from family members and friends. This card can be especially comfortingto those who have been searching for help. Sometimes, this card can alsosuggest a new wave of creativity when it comes to making money. If this doesn’tquite apply to you, this card can also generally signify financial stability,and the emotional contentment that comes from it.
When the Aceof Cups is overturned, the image here is clearest - the waters pour out of thecup, it becomes empty, the gift of its waters are being wasted. Seeing theAce of Cups upside down during your reading means you have been enduringemotional instability or pain for some time. There is a loss that isindicated here, and perhaps something that has meant much to you is no longergiving you the joy that it once had.
Since the cupsalso govern creativity, you may also be experiencing a creative block ofsorts, and where the waters of inspiration once flowed, they have nowdried up.
In all thesecases you must examine who or what is in control of the cup - which partyallowed it to overturn? What can you do to place it right side up again?
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
sadness, separation, vulnerability, insecurity in the way of love
feeling unmotivated and bored at job, unfriendly colleagues
disappointing news, frustration and sadness regarding finances
Some sadnessand emotional upset can be signaled by the reversed Ace of Cups tarot lovemeaning. This may have stemmed from an argument or even a break up, leaving youto feel alone and vulnerable. This card can also simply mean feeling a bitsomber about your current relationship, or perhaps having a temporary loss offaith. Something is blocking you from being able to experience, give andreceive true love. You may not be meeting your partner, or others in general,with an open heart. It is likely that insecurity is playing a strong role; wemust all be able to love ourselves before we can truly love another person. Tryand look inward, and give yourself the love that you want before seeking it inanother.
When reversed,the good news and comradery of the Ace of Cups is subverted. For those who aresearching for a new position, you may be disappointed. There may be somenegative emotions surrounding your work. You may find frustration andobstacles, as well as a feeling of emptiness when it comes to your job.Whatever the reason is, you may likely also feel uninspired and unmotivated atwork right now. Sometimes, as the cups also rule relationships, you may findthat co-workers can be less friendly and helpful at this time. Do your best toweather the storm and find motivation where possible. If nothing else, try toremember that work is only one aspect of your life, not everything.
With thereversed Ace of Cups, you may get news that you don’t quite want to hear whenit comes to your finances. If you applied to take out a loan or receive agrant, there may be some disappointment headed your way. Perhaps asking forassistance from family or friends has not yielded any results either. If noneof these situations apply to you, you may just be dealing with some feelings ofambivalence or frustration when it comes to your financial situation. Letyourself feel, but not be consumed by these emotions.
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