The Tarot suit of Cups is typically associated with the element of water–after all, water goes in a cup–and is a suit that often indicates emotion and feelings, as well as our relationships with others.  Cups represent the vessel, and the ‘element’ is water.

The Suit of Cups deals with the traditionally feminine and emotional side of things.  This represents emotional thought over logical thought, and are also associated with spiritual matters and belief. 

This suit corresponds to the astrological Water signs of Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio.

Cups represent the medieval Clerical class, indicating spiritual authority, contemplation and inner feelings. These are cards of emotion and reflection. They are also known as Chalices, and have become Hearts in a modern deck of cards.

If you see a lot of Cups in a reading, it could mean that the spread you’re reading is a very emotional one, possibly very personal to the subject of the spread. It can mean that the seeker, or the person that is having the reading, is seeking solutions to questions related to love, family matters, or other interpersonal relationships.