Six of Cups

Upright Meaning

A child offers a cup filled with flowers to a smaller child, in a garden of a peaceful village. The six cups overflow with white flowers — gifts freely given without calculation. This card evokes the sweetness of childhood, first friendships, and the innocent generosity we sometimes lose as adults. The Six of Cups may indicate a reunion with someone from your past, a return to a childhood home, or a rediscovery of simple joy. There is no agenda here — only warmth.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Six of Cups warns against living in the past. Nostalgia is a beautiful visitor but a terrible roommate. You may be idealizing a past relationship, clinging to 'the way things were,' or refusing to grow because adulthood is harder than childhood. The past was not as golden as you remember. The present needs you here.

Related Cards