Page of Cups
Page of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
UPRIGHT: Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility.
Upright Page Of Cups
The Page of Cups suggests a new idea or opportunity has come to you out of the blue. Your creative energy is flowing, and now the question is how you will express it. Will you snap up this new idea and turn it into something, or will you let someone else bring it to fruition? It is up to you! Spend time exploring the idea to see if you want to move forward.
The Page of Cups invites you to have an open and curious mind. Be open to anything – including a fish popping its head out of a cup! It is with a curious mind that you will discover new aspects of life and yourself. Open your mind to all possibilities, especially those of a creative or intuitive nature, you will be pleasantly surprised. Be ready to dream the impossible dream, and explore the magic of your fullest potential, even if it seems out of reach. The Page of Cups is asking you to embrace your inner child and believe that anything is possible.
As each Page asks you to explore a new facet of yourself, the Page of Cups is asking you to explore your creative, emotional self. You may start a new art class, read books about how to express your feelings, or learn more about developing your psychic abilities. Dreamy aspirations race through your mind, and you may find yourself moved by simple things. Don’t be afraid to let your feelings show and wear your heart on your sleeve.
This card often appears when you are being called to trust your intuition and be open to the multitude of intuitive messages coming your way. Look for synchronicities and signs from nature that will guide you on your path. They may come from unexpected places, or they may not even make sense to your rational mind; be open to the possibility and ready to discover new aspects of yourself. It is like following ‘intuitive breadcrumbs’ – one intuitive clue leads you to the next thing, and the next, and the next. And before you know it, you have found yourself in a place of full alignment, happiness and bliss. All by trusting your intuition and going with the flow.
In a practical sense, the Page of Cups can indicate that you will receive an unexpected and pleasant surprise. The Pages are often known as the messenger cards, and with the Page of Cups, you may receive a message related to the emotions, intuition, or creative endeavours. It might be the birth of a baby, an engagement or marriage, a new love interest, or the offer of a new project. It is not a surprise you can anticipate or force; be ready to receive when the moment comes.
Upright Love Meaning:
Fresh perspective on relationship, awe and wonder at love and romance
The person represented by the Page of Cups tarot love meaning is someone who is intuitive, creative and emotional. They can often have an innocent and naive quality, regardless of their actual age. If this card doesn’t point to a person in your life right now, happy surprises could be in store for you. If you’re already in a relationship, you may be looking at it with fresh eyes, a sense of wonder and awe, and a newfound appreciation for the parts of your partner that you haven’t seen before. If you’re single, your approach to love can be one of childlike fascination. Everything about romance and potential partners can feel delightfully novel to you.
Upright Career Meaning:
Finding a creative outlet at work, daydreams about career paths
The page of cups is an imaginative, sensitive and creative person, and in a career reading, they can often signal a focus on creative fields like art, fashion, poetry and music, or any field in which they can use their innate talent to create something. The page of cups can often have trouble putting their feelings into words, and thus, their creative outlets tend to be places where they can express themselves. They often have their head in the clouds however, so ensure that you are not simply daydreaming about your work goals, and are actually putting effort and taking action to make them become real. Follow your dreams, but make sure that they are well grounded in reality first.
Upright Finances Meaning:
Unrealistic financial goals, daydreams without putting in effort
When it comes to finances, the page of cups can suggest daydreaming, and perhaps financial goals that are unrealistic. It may be better for your long term future to focus on things that are achievable, and completing goals one at a time instead of hoping for the lottery, or another risky investment to bring you what you desire.
Reversed Page of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
REVERSED: New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity.
Reversed Page Of Cups
The reversed Page of Cups suggests that you are keeping your creative inspirations and ideas secret. You may worry that others will steal your idea or tell you it’s destined to fail. Instead, you are choosing to keep your plans private so you can develop them further without the influence of others. You may want to wait until you’ve moved out of the conceptual stage before sharing it with others.
With the Page of Cups reversed, you may feel called to pursue a new creative project, but you doubt whether you can really make it work. Your inner critic may be on over-drive or others are telling you that you’re dreaming – so you are stalling and holding back. Ask yourself, “What have I got to lose here?” So what if the idea fails? Isn’t it better to try something and fail than never do it and wonder for the rest of your life what might have happened? And what if you didn’t fail? What if you were to succeed? Again, listen to your intuition to understand if fear is getting in the way and whether it’s time to just give it a go regardless of the outcome.
It is possible that you may experience a creative block when the reversed Page of Cups pops up in a reading. There is an aspect of your Self that wants to be expressed, but for whatever reason, you are holding back. You may worry whether your creativity will lead you in the direction you want, or whether it has value in this world. Or, you may feel ‘stuck’ when it comes time to express yourself creatively, and you don’t know how to bring this side of yourself out into the external environment. The ideas are there, but you are having trouble figuring out how to make them into reality.
If you are exploring your intuition, the reversed Page of Cups can suggest that you are encountering a lot of doubt. You are trying hard to listen to your intuition, but when the messages come through, you are left wondering if it’s your inner guidance or your ego. Open yourself to your intuition and see where it takes you.
At times, the reversed Page of Cups can show someone who is emotionally immature – perhaps someone dramatic, who over-shares and takes their vulnerability a little too far. This may be someone who is prone to emotional tantrums when they do not get their way. Or it may be someone who is overly dreamy about their future and who is not grounded in reality. Some call it the 'Peter Pan Syndrome', in which an adult does not want to grow up and instead remains a child for the rest of their lives.
Reversed Love Meaning:
A shy, vulnerable partner, emotionally immature partner, insecurity in romance
Shy, hesitant and maybe a little awkward, the Page of Cups tarot love meaning can point to someone in your romantic life with these characteristics. They may react well to some much needed kindness, slowly opening up to you if they feel safe. Sometimes however, this person may also be a bit emotionally immature; there could be temper tantrums, insecurity, and lots of nonsense. Should this card not represent a person, be aware of these traits in yourself. Have your insecurities gotten the best of you? How have they affected your romantic life?
Reversed Career Meaning:
Emotional vulnerability at work, insecurity at work, creative blocks
Have you had issues dealing with your feelings at work? The page of cups can indicate that you have been unprofessional, or perhaps letting your emotions get the best of you. Oftentimes, when we are in new situations we may be faced with feelings that we don’t know how to channel into something positive. If your line of work is in a creative field, the reversed page of cups can also suggest that you’ve had a hard time dealing with creative blocks. This will pass too, if you can remember the reason you fell in love with doing what you did in the first place. Find inspiration.
Reversed Finances Meaning:
Being in denial about finances, avoiding financial decisions
If you’ve been dealing with any financial setbacks, you’ll need to make sure that you have your emotions under control. Avoid letting yourself get carried away, and make any risky choices as a result. If you’ve been in denial about your financial state, now is the time to face it instead of running away. Many valuable lessons can be learned; and denial is only delaying the inevitable.