Six of Cups
Keywords: Nostalgia, Childhood, Innocence, Reunion
Upright meaning
The Six of Cups is nostalgia and innocence: affectionate memories, reunions, the sweetness of old bonds and kind gestures with no hidden motives. It brings healing through the past, reconnection with the inner child and the simplicity of genuine tenderness.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, it can indicate excessive attachment to the past, difficulty maturing or idealizing memories. It also shows the need to live in the present rather than take refuge in what's gone.
Symbolism
In a peaceful village, a child offers another a cup full of flowers. The mood is one of innocence and tenderness. It is the sweetness of memories, of simple affection and of bonds that come from the past.
Love
A reunion with someone from the past, the tenderness of a relationship that revives your innocence, or nostalgia for an old love. A sweet moment — but be careful not to idealize the past instead of living the now.
Work & Career
A professional reconnection, an opportunity through old contacts or work that revives a childhood passion. The past brings good seeds — but don't let nostalgia stall your growth.
Advice
Reclaim what was good and true in your past, but without clinging to it. Bring the lightness and sincerity of the inner child into the present.