emotion, feelings, intuition, relationships

The suit of cups rules over all that is associated with emotions, the unconscious, creativity, and intuition. They frequently talk about relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, and one's imagination and inner world. They are associated with the element of water, which becomes a frequent visual theme within this suit. At their worst, the cups suit is fret with uncontrolled feelings, fantasy, and a disconnect with one's inner voice.

In the tarot, the suit of cups is one of four suits within the

The suit of cups are an intuitive, emotional suit. In a tarot reading, they often represent one's emotional states, and can refer to people, relationships, and how you react towards others and your environment.

Strengths

At its best, this element is deeply connected to the realm of feeling; it is naturally empathetic and compassionate. It is also connected to intuition, which can sometimes be so sharp that others perceive it as psychic ability. Intuition can also lend the cups with great creative potential. People connected to this suit are generally very talented in the arts, and may have a knack for daydreaming and fantasy.

The suit of cups tarot card meanings can sometimes also be related to healing and cleansing. This suit is adaptable and flowing.

Weaknesses

At its worst however, the suit of cups is completely absorbed in the realm of emotion, and has little to do with logic, facts, or concrete observation. They can be so absorbed in their own fantasies, that the real world fades away. Reversed, the suit of cups often expresses emotional blocks and repression. Sometimes this can also lead to feeling creatively blocked.

The Suit of Cups Tarot Correspondences