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Six of Cups

The Six of Cups shows a child offering a cup of flowers to another — the sweetness of innocent love, nostalgia, and the treasures of childhood memory.

Six of Cups tarot card

Upright Keywords

revisiting the pastchildhood memoriesinnocencejoy

Reversed Keywords

living in the pastunrealistic memorieshomesickness

Six of Cups — Upright Meaning

Happy memories from the past bring comfort and joy. Nostalgia connects you to your inner child and reminds you of simpler times.

Love & Relationships

An ex may reappear, or childhood sweetheart reconnects. Past love brings present lessons.

Career & Finance

Reconnecting with former colleagues or returning to a previous career path that brought happiness.

Health & Wellness

Childhood coping mechanisms resurfacing. Address root emotional patterns for lasting health.

Six of Cups — Reversed Meaning

Living too much in the past or idealizing memories that weren't as perfect as you remember. Be present.

Love & Relationships

Unable to move on from past relationships. Living in memory prevents new love from entering.

Career & Finance

Stuck in nostalgia about 'the good old days' at work. Focus on creating a good present.

Health & Wellness

Releasing patterns from childhood that no longer serve your adult well-being.

Card Advice

The past holds wisdom and warmth. Visit it with gratitude, but don't build your home there.

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