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Ace of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Ace of Cups: The Fountain of Emotion
Upright keywords
New love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion
Reversed keywords
Blocked emotions, repressed feelings, emptiness
Symbolism
A hand emerges from a cloud, holding a cup from which five streams of water flow, representing the five senses. A dove, symbolizing divine love, descends with a wafer in its beak, offering a blessing. This is the source of all emotion, love, and creativity.
Ace of Cups upright meaning
The Ace of Cups signifies a new emotional beginning. It is an overflowing of love, compassion, creativity, and intuition. This card can herald the start of a new relationship, a deeper spiritual connection, or a surge of artistic inspiration. It is an invitation to open your heart and allow yourself to both give and receive love freely.
A new emotional beginning is at hand. This card represents the start of a new relationship, creative project, or a deeper connection with your own feelings.
Ace of Cups reversed meaning
Reversed, the cup is overturned, and its contents are spilled. This represents blocked emotions, repressed feelings, or a missed opportunity for connection. You may be feeling emotionally empty or are consciously closing yourself off from love and intimacy.
Blocked emotions, repressed feelings, or a missed opportunity for love. You may be closing yourself off from an emotional connection.
Ace of Cups in a reading
How the card reads in each position of a past, present and future spread.
Past position
Upright: A past outpouring of emotion, a new relationship, or a creative project has set the emotional tone for your present life.
Reversed: A past emotional blockage or a refusal to express your feelings is the source of your current emotional distance.
Present position
Upright: A new wave of emotion, love, or creativity is beginning right now. Open your heart to giving and receiving love.
Reversed: You are currently repressing your emotions or are feeling emotionally empty. It is a time to explore why you are blocking your heart.
Future position
Upright: A new relationship, a deep emotional connection, or a fulfilling creative opportunity is on the horizon. Be ready to open your heart.
Reversed: Be careful of shutting down emotionally in the future. A situation will arise that may tempt you to close your heart, but this will block a potential connection.