Knight of Cups
Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
UPRIGHT: Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty.
Upright Knight Of Cups
The Knight of Cups is the classic romantic of the Tarot deck. He is in touch with his intuition and emotions, and he uses them masterfully to charm and attract others. He shows compassion and understanding towards others because he has learned to understand his own feelings and emotions. The Knight is kind, caring and very in touch with his feminine side. He might be found writing a romantic poem to his lover, creating art inspired by his innermost feelings or appreciating a vibrant sunset with a glass of champagne in his hand. His heart is wide open, and he wears it on his sleeve. He shares his love freely with others, without constraint or worry; he is in love with love itself.
When the Knight of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you thrive on all things beautiful and are inspired by the many creative outlets available to you. While the Page of Cups was inspired by an imaginative idea, the Knight of Cups is motivated by action. You have dreamed about what it is you want to create and now are moving forward with this dream to make it a reality. It may be an art project or something you feel ‘called’ to do, based on your emotions, imagination and intuition. Be open to exploring your passions and your big ideas. You may find yourself drawn to a particular passion or hobby and now is the time to turn it into ‘something.’ While you are in no hurry to reach the finish line, keep in mind that true imagination feeds on action; if you do nothing with your dreams, they will remain just that – dreams and not reality.
All Knights are on a mission, and this Knight’s is humanitarianism, romance, altruism, compassion, and beauty. You have a vision of harmony and are ready to bring it into reality. You are lead by your heart and want to see peace for everyone involved.
When it comes to making decisions, the Knight of Cups is ruled by his emotions and his heart. When this card arrives in a Tarot reading, you are making decisions based on how you feel about a situation rather than what you think, even if others can’t make sense of what you are doing and why, and your intuition guides you in everything you do.
Upright Love Meaning:
Romance, attraction, flirtation, being in love with love, unrealistic expectations of love
Romance is coming your way with the Knight of Cups tarot love meaning. This person is very much in love with the idea of love, and goes out of their way to show it. Sometimes though, this person goes a bit too far in their pursuit of true love; so much so that they have rather unrealistic expectations of perfect partners and perfect relationships. Without a gentle dose of reality, they can go from lover to lover, leaving a string of broken hearts simply because each finally showed their very human flaws. Be aware of approaching your romances with this attitude. Try and enjoy things in the moment, and keep the real world in sight as you go on your quest for love.
Upright Career Meaning:
Diplomacy at work, tactfulness creates better team cohesion, creative solutions
The knight of cups represents your ability to handle situations at work with tact and grace. You are particularly diplomatic right now. Conflicts around you can be easier to deal with at this time. You are able to resolve issues with creative solutions, as well as your emotional connection and awareness of others. You can see solutions that might otherwise remain undiscovered. This creativity can apply to you and your intended profession in general. If you have been considering entering a job in a creative industry, this card can also signify your success in that field.
Upright Finances Meaning:
Mediating disputes about finances, using creativity to achieve financial goals
When it comes to your finances, your empathy, compassion and skill in mediating tough conversations can be helpful right now. Disputes about money are likely to be eased so long as you can use this talent to keep the peace. If you’ve been in a strained financial situation, this card can also suggest that you may need to get creative in order to solve your issues. It is likely, however, that you will succeed in turning your problems around once you are able to look outside the box.
Reversed Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
REVERSED: Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody.
Reversed Knight Of Cups
When the reversed Knight of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, a creative project is emerging, but you are not ready to act on it just yet. You may spend most of your time dreaming up what is possible or how wonderful it will be when it comes to fruition. While it can be enriching to be in the dreamy, ideas phase for a while, the plan will not come into being until you take action. You may need to ground your ideas into reality. Figure out how much it will cost, how much time it will take, what resources you will need, and so on. This will give your project more weight so you can move forward with implementing your idea.
At times, the reversed Knight of Cups can indicate that you are sulky, moody, and jealous. You may feel frustrated that you are not being given the opportunity to dream and create. You allow your emotions to get the better of you if you are not getting your way.
The Knight of Cups reversed can describe someone who has an overly romantic approach to life and is disconnected from reality. You may experience a level of disillusionment that an offer is not quite what you expected it to be because you have found yourself caught up in the excitement or emotion of a situation. For example, you might quit your office job so you can work at home, only to realise you miss the social contact with your co-workers. Or you might sell your house to travel the country, only to find that your campervan needs a whole new engine on Day Two of your journey.
Reversed Love Meaning:
Avoiding conflict in love, passive aggressive partner, quickly changing feelings, false appearances
When the Knight of Cups is reversed, he can be rather passive aggressive, and full of empty promises. Being a great romantic, many of his tales and his proclamations of love can be over exaggerated. If this doesn’t sound like a person in your love life right now, it can instead point to feeling overwhelmed with the emotional changes that are occurring in your romantic life. Feelings can run hot and then cold, and perfect appearances can be quickly shattered. Be wary of lovers that whisper sweet nothings, and make sure that they truly mean what they say.
Reversed Career Meaning:
Tensions and moodiness at work, avoiding work confrontation
When it comes to your career, the reversed knight of cups can have numerous interpretations based on the context and other cards in the spread. Your office environment may be rife with disagreements right now, and everyone may be on edge. You may also want to consider how you are handling your emotions at work right now; is your moodiness contributing to this environment? Alternatively, it may be that your desire to maintain the peace is getting to self-destructive levels. Instead of dealing with your problems, you may be doing whatever you can to avoid confrontations, even if it can be helpful to express these frustrations. Try and strike a balance between being so diplomatic that you take on everyone else’s problems, versus lashing out when it is inappropriate.
Reversed Finances Meaning:
Avoiding financial decisions, financial disappointment
The reversed knight of cups can be a passive bystander in his own life; and in financial contexts, it may be that you are not acting decisively. At times, this card can also suggest that what you hoped for hasn’t quite turned out as planned. You may have quickly put all your eggs in one basket, only to be disappointed at the outcome. Make sure you do your research about any large purchases or investments before making a decision.