A Breakdown of the Cards – Minor Arcana (Cups/Chalices) (8-King)

Eight of Cups

1. In numerology 8 represents for a force that create or destroy. it is a number that represents the energy and effort put in will return back to you with zeal. It can be intense and aggressive or strong and unwavering.
2. Aligns with Saturn in Pisces
3. Upright meaning – Wanting to escape from the “rat race” of life, it is time to pursue spirituality and enlightenment. It may indicate the individual has had enough difficulty to give up and walk-away. There is disappointment but this is the right choice. Choose to leave the sorrows of the past behind.
4. Reversed Meaning – Do you know what the best options are for you? This card asks you to evaluate a situation and decide if it would be best to walk away. Perhaps they are spread too thin emotionally. It can also indicate hopelessness and a sense of abandonment and un-acceptance of one’s feelings that need to be processed..
5. Key elements – The scene shows a young man leaving with all of his cups left behind. He has left all of his achievements to move forward with a sense of sadness. The terrain in front of him is barren and treacherous. He has a sense of restlessness after all of his ups and downs in life, and instead embarks on a new journey to pursue his goals.

Nine of Cups

1. The number 9 can be faith or karma in numerology. It can represent something that can be a great burden or weight to be lifted.
2. Aligns with Jupiter in Pisces
3. Upright meaning – This can show a tendency to daydream but also enjoy life. The ideas are there but putting the work in to manifest those dreams needs momentum to make it happen. It suggests happiness is attainable in relationships ~ emotional, physical, and sensual. It is enjoying the good life while you can.
4. Reversed meaning – Disappointments when daydreams have not manifested or not actively putting the energy in to manifest them. The feeling something is missing. Disappointments due to mistakes, greed, taking too much, or anything gratifying yourself.
5. Key elements – A middle aged man sitting with a satisfied look on his face surrounded by all of his cups. The cups are organized which symbolizes his enjoyment of his spiritual and worldly items.

Ten of Cups

1. The number 10 in numerology represents karma and reaping what you sow. It also suggest the release of karma, so perhaps the paying for something releases you from the cycle.
2. Aligns with Mars in Pisces
3. Upright meaning – Happiness, contentment and fulfillment in relationships and family. It can also represent the ultimate happiness in a romantic relationship. It is an intuitive card of following those gut instincts.
4. Reversed meaning – Something is blocking your ability of having this true happiness either in your family or romantic relationship. Closeness and time dedicated to loved ones is being stifled or your personal values are all being questioned. Ask yourself what will make you happy?
5. Key elements – It shows a couple embracing each other with their kids playing nearby. The comfortable home in the distance (means stability) a lush garden (fertility) and a flowing river (fluid feelings). The rainbow of twn cups above (blesses the couple) indicating perfect love and harmony are achievable.

Page of Cups / aka Princess of Cups

1. Aligns with Venus in Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio
2. Upright meaning – Creative energy, new creative projects, art, music and dance. The message here is to continue the creative process but be open to the direction of the intuitive and creative flow. Stay away from overly logical thinking. It could also indicate positive messages about relationships or the birth of a child. This is the “youthful, creative, wild and free” card.
3. Reversed meaning – The negative aspect of this card is childish and immature. Emotionally controlling and tantrum behaviors, a creative block, or even inclinations of substance abuse. This is that unbalanced creative youth delving into sabotaging behavior.
4. Key elements – There is a young man or woman standing in elegant clothing, along a waterfront with a single cup held up in their hand. They gaze at the cup and are surprised to find a fish (bringing the message) looking/talking back at them.

Knight of Cups / Prince of Cups

1. Aligns with Aquarius to Pisces
2. Upright meaning – A charming and attractive individual with a creative and poetic view on life. They use their heart and emotions to make choices. This can be a manifestation of an event, person or project in your life. This is the beautiful, balanced and poetic approach to making decisions in life and living from the heart instead of the logical mind. It is youthful and inspiring.
3. Reversed meaning – As a reversed card, this is being led too much by emotions. It is all things moody, jealous and emotionally unbalanced. Something exciting may have now become unstable and more emotionally trying than previously expected.
4. Key elements – A knight is seen riding on a white horse with a cup in his hand as if he is bringing a message with him. He is not charging, like the other suits of Knights. The symbols on his cloak represent calm and creative energy, making him the most intuitive of the knights.

Queen of Cups

1. Aligns with Gemini to Cancer
2. Upright meaning – This represents an intuitive and nurturing individual, possibly a healer, counselor, or psychic. She is in tough with everything emotional and is very empathic. With this she can sense the needs of others, and even help mend a broken heart. She avoids traditional common sense and is guided by intuition and creativity.
3. Reversed meaning – Being out of touch with emotions, bottling your feelings which may become explosive at any moment. It can manifest as volatile, manipulative behavior. Or, It may also mean you have felt spiritually disconnected. Are you giving too much or doing this to yourself?
4. Key elements – A beautiful queen sits on her throne near the sea in contemplation over the cup in her hand. Unlike the other cups, this one is closed (representing deep emotional & unconscious thoughts). The sea and fish (unconscious) themes decorate her throne and the sky is clear and calm.

King of Cups

1. Aligns with Water
2. Upright meaning – The king is more restrained in his outward emotional interaction. He is in control of his emotions and is able to integrate both the intuitive and logical aspects of himself. He is mature in his responses but also leaves room for compassion. he is known as a politically correct individual.
3. Reversed meaning – In reverse the king is a manipulative and controlling, bi-polar asshole. This can be a balanced individual who has lost their way or it could also indicate someone in total confusion about their relationships and what they feel vs. what they want.
4. Key elements – A king sits on a solid throne with a volatile sea in the background. He is wearing an amulet (showing intuition and creativity) while a ship sails on in the background with jumping fish nearby. He does not seem overwhelmed by this as he is balancing both his intuition and emotions and expresses them well.