Cups · Water
Six of Cups
In a quiet courtyard, a young boy offers a chalice filled with white blossoms to a smaller girl.
☀ Upright Meaning
Simple kindness, cherished memories, or a reunion with someone from your past warms the heart. Reconnect with playful innocence.
☾ Reversed Meaning
Romanticizing yesterday keeps you from living fully in the present moment.
Six of Cups by topic
Love & relationships
Nostalgia, a past love returning, or sweet innocence.
Career & study
Returning to old skills or familiar places.
Money & finances
Small gifts or help from family.
Health & wellbeing
Comfort from familiar routines.
Tarot is for reflection only and is not medical advice; please see a professional for health concerns.
Yes or no: Yes
Yes — gently and with kindness.
Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
Advice
Honor the past without living there.
Quick reference
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Nostalgia · Innocence · Sweet memories · Kindness | Stuck in the past · Rose-colored glasses · Outgrowing old ties |
Frequently asked questions
Is Six of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes — gently and with kindness. Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
What does Six of Cups mean in love?
Nostalgia, a past love returning, or sweet innocence.
What does Six of Cups reversed mean?
Romanticizing yesterday keeps you from living fully in the present moment.