Suit: Cups
Ace of Cups: tarot card meaning
A new feeling, an open heart and emotional fullness.
Yes or no: Yes
Upright position
Five streams pour from a cup held by a hand coming out of a cloud. It is the beginning of love, friendship, compassion or creative inspiration. The heart is open.
More about the card
The Ace of Cups opens the suit of feelings. A dove lowers a wafer into the cup, and the water overflows it, flowing down into a lake with water lilies. It is the card of new love, friendship, compassion and creative inspiration that comes from the heart. It can mean a new acquaintance, a reconciliation, happy news in the family or simply a moment when you allow yourself to feel again. The card suggests not closing your heart because of an old pain.
Reversed position
The reversed Ace of Cups points to closed-off feelings, emotional emptiness or a love you don’t allow yourself to accept.
Symbolism of the card
Five streams from a cup, a dove with a wafer, a lake of water lilies below. The streams stand for overflowing feelings, the dove for love and peace, and the water lilies for emotions that are blossoming.
In love and relationships
A new love, a confession, a deep feeling. One of the best signs for relationships.
At work and in finances
Work that brings joy, a creative project, a caring team.
Reversed in love
Closed-off feelings, a fear of loving again or emotional emptiness. It can be hard to let love in. The card suggests starting with tenderness toward yourself; then it will be easier for others to come close to you.
As a feeling
Sincere infatuation and an open heart. It describes a deep and tender liking.
The card as a person
A tender, emotionally generous person who knows how to love without conditions. They are caring, creative, cry easily when moved and sincerely rejoice for others.
As the card of the day
A day of an open heart: say a kind word, hug your loved ones, give someone your attention. Favorable for dates, creativity and reconciliation. Allow yourself to feel rather than analyze.
Yes or no
Yes, especially in matters of the heart.
Combinations with other cards
- Ace of Cups + The Lovers
A new love with great potential, sincere and mutual.
- Ace of Cups + The Star
Emotional healing: the heart opens again after pain.
- Ace of Cups + Page of Cups
A first confession, romantic news or a tender message.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What do I really feel when I don’t think about it?
- Whom do I want to give warmth to?
- Do I allow myself to receive love?
The card’s advice
Allow yourself to feel, without embarrassment.