Ace of Cups

Upright Meaning

A hand extends from a cloud offering a golden chalice from which five streams of water pour into a lotus-filled pond. A dove descends, placing a communion wafer into the cup. This is the purest offering of the heart — new love, deep compassion, spiritual connection, or creative inspiration that flows from the emotional wellspring. The five streams represent the five senses, fully alive. The Ace of Cups says your heart is ready to receive something profound.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Ace of Cups suggests an emotional offering you cannot receive, or a wellspring that has run dry. Your heart may be closed — perhaps from past pain — and an opportunity for love or connection is being missed. The water still flows, but the cup is turned away. What would it take to turn it right side up again?

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