Six of Cups
The Six of Cups brings nostalgia, innocence and kindness. It can point to a happy memory, an old friend or a simple act of giving.
Upright
In an old village courtyard, a child offers a smaller child a cup filled with white flowers, and more cups of flowers stand nearby. The Six of Cups is nostalgia, innocence and kindness. Upright, it brings memories, the comfort of the familiar, and simple acts of generosity. Someone from the past may reappear, or you may revisit a place or interest you loved. It invites you to reconnect with the playful, open-hearted part of yourself.
Reversed
Reversed, the Six of Cups suggests you may be living in the past, idealising how things were, or struggling to let go of old patterns from childhood. It can also show moving forward after outgrowing something familiar. Honour the memories, but build your life in the present.
Love
In love, the Six of Cups can bring a childhood sweetheart or an ex back into your life, or a relationship full of tenderness and shared history. It favours simple, sweet gestures. Reversed, ask whether you’re in love with the person or with a memory.
Career and money
At work, the Six of Cups can show returning to an old job or interest, working with children, or a supportive, friendly team. Reversed, it may be time to stop doing things the old way and update your approach.
Yes or no
YesYes, gently. The Six of Cups says the answer is kind and familiar, especially if it involves someone or something from your past.
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