Six of cups tarot card usually symbolizes old comfort and nostalgia for your childhood. The card suggests that you will find joy in reliving happy memories.

Six of Cups Tarot Symbolism

Six of Cups has heavy symbolism related to childhood. The card showcases two children; where the older one is giving the younger child white flowers as it symbolizes generosity.

• The house in the background symbolizes the childhood home and a safe place.
• The clear skies represent harmony and simplicity. The golden cups near the edge of the card suggest that balance is important in relationships.

Six of Cups Upright Meaning 

Six of Cups is a positive sign, if drawn upright. It symbolizes childhood nostalgia and innocence. It is connected to little moments of joy, comfort and familiarity. You may come across an old friend or have to go back to your childhood home.

• It represents the naivety and playfulness of childhood.
• You may be wanting to go back to happier times and relive your past.

Six of Cups Upright Meaning in Love 

Six of cups meaning in love readings is very balanced. It means that you are thinking of past relationships fondly.

• This means that you may reconnect with an old flame and you have feelings for them even now.
• You are recovering and building yourself up from a past heartbreak and want a fresh start.
• If you have been in a relationship full of arguments, this card suggests that the hard times are over.
• You and your partner will begin to see eye-to-eye and support each other again.

Six of Cups Upright Meaning in Career

Six of Cups upright meaning in career context means that you have come a long way and should be proud of your accomplishments. Learn from the past.

• The card suggests that you should be careful of not repeating old patterns.
• You may return to one of your old jobs at a higher level position.
• The cards advise you to be more in touch with your creativity, and the card suggests that you should volunteer for team projects at work.
• You may have newfound clarity and find your current job clashing with your interests.

Six of Cups Upright Meaning in Finances

Six of Cups upright means that you are in a period where you will give and receive a great deal of money in the form of either inheritance or gift.

• You may be in the process of moving back in with your parents or your hometown to save money.
• Your family members may help you financially or you may be helping them out.
• The relationship is very balanced and harmonious.

Six of Cups Reversed Meaning 

This card, if pulled in reverse, is associated with letting go of the past and outgrowing your childhood. You have grown up and adapted.

• You are scarred and traumatised from your childhood and are trying to work on those issues.
• You may already have worked on your issues and are now ready for a fresh start.
• The card may also mean that you are not living in the moment and constantly nostalgic.

Six of Cups Reversed Meaning in Love 

Six of Cups reversed meaning is generally a warning. The card is warning you that you are stuck in the past and are not able to move on. You want something you cannot have.

• You have not moved on from your ex and feel the urge to reconnect. That is not advisable for you.
• Comparing your present relationships to your past ones and feeling very lost and hopeless.
• You keep repeating old patterns and are not able to learn from your mistakes.
• The past you are so desperate to relive was not even good. You just don’t remember the bad moments anymore.

Six of Cups Reversed Meaning In Career

Six of Cups reversed in career context means that you are facing a slump in your career, You do not have a clear aim and are feeling unsure.

• Your job is not offering you an opportunity for growth.
• You feel as if your past workplaces had been better and miss them.
• You are feeling stuck and aimless in your life and want to change things drastically.
• If you make a job switch, make sure to leave any unhealthy patterns behind.

Six of Cups Reversed Meaning in Finances

Six of Cups reversed in money readings is associated with you slowly becoming more financially literate and know how to handle money and savings.

• You may be in the process of moving out of your childhood home and hometown to live alone.
• You have learnt how to manage spending and savings and have matured.

What To Do After Getting Six of Cups?

If you have drawn a Six of Cups, the card wants to reconnect with your inner child. Adult life has made you forget your roots.

• Reach out to your old friends and mentors: talk to them, reconnect with them and talk about the good and bad parts of your shared past.
• Restart old hobbies: If you had to give up some hobbies as a child, restart them again as an adult. It will freshen your mind.
• Analyse your emotions: deal with your pent-up emotions and move past them. Buried emotions may make you feel restless.

Six Of Cups Affirmation Chants

If you have drawn Six of Cups, you must practice these daily affirmation chants to keep your energy playful and balanced.

• I am attuned with my emotions and careful of my inner child’s needs.
• I look back at the past, learn from the past, but do not live in the past.
• I am welcoming joy, curiosity, and care into my life.
• I give back to people who help me learn and grow.

Six of Cups Meaning in Yes/No Reading

Six of Cups meaning in an yes/no reading depends on if it’s upright or reversed.

Upright

Six of Cups upright means an enthusiastic yes. In matters of relationship, money, and career, the card is giving you a green light.

• Have faith and follow your heat, it will pay off.
• If you want to start a new job or a new relationship, the card is in your favour.
• Stay grounded in the present and avoid thinking about the past too much.

Reverse

Six of Cup reversed generally means a no. The card suggests that you are not ready and are still stuck in the past.

• Your inability to see things clearly is affecting your judgement. 
• If you are planning to go into a new relationship or job, make sure you are thinking with your head and not your heart.

Summary

The Six of Cups is a very insightful card; it showcases the innocence of childhood and also the problems that come with living in the past. The card urges you to let go of old burdens before trying to have a fresh start.

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