Sergey Savchenko March 31, 2021 83 965 6 Minute(s) read
The plot of the Ace of Cups is fraught with several mysteries. The first of them is the number of jets flowing out of the bowl. Waite writes about four. There are five of them in the picture. There are several explanations for why there is a significant discrepancy between the text and the drawing. And one of them is due to the fact that Waite did not consider the Minor Arcana as something important, did not pay enough attention to them and did not examine the cards drawn by Pamela Smith in detail and for a long time. In general, four jets would be more logical in the drawing, it seems to me. Unfortunately, we can no longer find out what considerations guided Pamela Smith.
The second riddle of this card is the letter on the bowl. Researchers' opinions were divided. Some see it as an inverted letter M, which, in combination with the cross depicted on the cloud, gives the unofficial symbol of the Virgin Mary, the symbol of the Immaculate Conception or the “miraculous medallion.” Others see it as W, the first letter of Waite's last name.
The version with the letter M seems more convincing. The Ace of Cups is an exclusively Catholic card. The cup itself, shown on the card, is the cup that is used during communion. The dove lowering the wafer into it represents the image of the Holy Spirit. Of course, I would like the streams flowing from the cup to be red, like wine, symbolizing the blood of Christ. But even so, deciphering the plot does not cause any difficulties.
But a pond with floating water lilies speaks of stagnation and even looks a little like a swamp.
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Interpretation of direct provision
Keys of direct position : happiness and joy, the birth of sincere love, cooperation, abundance of opportunities, contentment and prosperity, grace, emotional overflow.
The upright position carries love energy and a state of being in love, harmony and peace, a joyful and happy life.
This is a symbol of sincere and pure love. Fulfillment of all desires. A prosperous state of affairs and confidence in oneself, one’s abilities and the future. All your endeavors will be successful.
Establishing contacts in various areas with many different people.
Interpretation of the inverted position
Keys of the inverted position: lies and deception, betrayal, instability of position, mutation, revolution, shocks, lack of confidence in oneself and the future, selfish attitude, playing with the feelings of other people. breakups, falsehood, lies. Loss of trust.
The inverted position brings disappointments and difficult periods in life, especially in the area of interpersonal relationships. In all matters, the situation is unstable, something has shaken and did not go as you planned.
The inverted Ace of Cups warns that it is necessary to restrain destructive impulses of emotions and try to solve the problem or conflict that has arisen peacefully. You should not aggravate the situation with your inappropriate behavior. Look at the situation through your opponent's eyes and try to understand why he does what he does.
Advice from the Ace of Cups card: it’s worth learning to control your emotions, otherwise a situation may arise in which you will be unable to track the course of your thoughts and actions, and there will also be an inadequacy of perception of what is happening around you. Hence the hasty conclusions and ill-considered actions.
Monitor your emotions and emotional state. Don't overload others with your feelings. Channel your emotions in the right direction.
The main meaning of the Ace of Cups card
Waite gives an exclusively positive meaning to the Ace of Cups: divine joy, fullness, abundance and other pleasant words. An interesting hint is the magical meanings of the Minor Arcana in general. According to Waite, this should be indicated by drops of water flying in all directions, shown on the map. But Waite did not give the key to the magical meanings. Neither which of them are magical and which are ordinary, nor how to use them.
Today, the Ace of Cups is associated primarily with strong emotions. Most often, we are talking about positive emotions, but negative ones are not excluded. Strong emotions can be caused by natural reasons, such as good news. Or artificially: joyful alcoholic intoxication. The higher the intensity of emotions, the less inclined a person is to take into account the reactions of others. The ability to adequately assess what is happening is also lost.
The Ace of Cups can indicate a feast, a holiday, an emotional uplift; ecstasy, including religious; strong emotional experiences, such as orgasm. In general, like all Aces, the Ace of Cups is a positive card.
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The meaning of the Ace of Cups card in relationships
Open - hole card
The Ace of Cups is not just an open card, but the most open card. It involves as many people as possible, promotes the establishment of contacts at various levels, from superficial to very deep. She focuses not so much on the quality of connections, but on their quantity. A person experiences joy and is ready to share it with everyone around him.
Relationship intensity
Light, fast map, very intense. Relationships are easy to start and leave. A person flits from one partner to another, without fixating on anyone.
Map as a scenario for relationships: love, family, relatives, work
The Ace of Cups is the very beginning of a love relationship, euphoria, an endorphin storm. Positive emotions are off the charts. The mind naturally turns off. The person behaves, to put it mildly, inappropriately. To begin with, falling in love is an absolutely normal state.
The map indicates the holiday in the widest possible range. The arrival of a beloved relative or a visit from a neighbor next door with half a liter.
The card itself does not indicate any negative aspects. However, the consequences of the manifestation of the Ace of Cups are not very pleasant. The simplest example is a hangover. Or “they drank, ate, had fun, counted, and shed tears.”
This is a wonderful card for corporate events. But I have a very hard time imagining the Ace of Cups as a constant emotional state at work, at an operational meeting, or when drawing up an annual report. Joy from the work done is quite possible.
But sometimes the Ace of Cups acts as a necessary condition for work: manipulation of emotions, selling joy. I have seen how in a travel agency clients were created such a high degree of joyful expectation from their vacation that they, by and large, no longer cared where to go.
Selling emotions and emotional selling tend to have a positive impact on revenue.
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the Major Arcana
- Ace of Cups in combination with the Wheel of Fortune: The future is favorable and promises joy;
- Ace of Cups combined with the Tower: A powerful erotic adventure;
- Ace of Cups combination with Lovers: Big and strong love
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the Major Arcana
The meaning of the Ace of Cups card in Psychological state
Fountain. Waterfall. Light, mobile, fluid. The emotional state changes in the widest range with incredible speed. The change of phases from manic to depressive, and then again to manic occurs within a couple of hours.
Ace of Staffs is a focused beam that has not yet hit an obstacle. I have yet to achieve something, achieve something. And the Ace of Cups is already a state of euphoria from achievements. It’s already good, you can already lie down and rejoice or dance and rejoice. Or do something else and still be happy.
Ace Posokhov pushes a person to action: he saw a beautiful girl and began to think about how to meet her. And the Ace of Cups allows you to imagine how you already live with a beautiful girl, and how good it makes you feel. In this case, it is absolutely not necessary to get acquainted.
Kozma Prutkov said: “If you have a fountain, shut it up; give the fountain a rest.” The Ace of Cups is fundamentally unable to shut up his fountain. He will die if he does this.
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Wands
- in combination with the 3 of Wands card: Reasons for joy remain in the past;
- in combination with the 7 of Wands card: You will have to fight for your happiness;
- in combination with the Knight of Wands card: Inevitable parting with what makes you happy today
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Wands
The meaning of the card in health matters
- Female genital organs.
- Withdrawal from a depressive state. Wine therapy (enotherapy). We will not consider the method of urine therapy. This is not pure water, but with something colored - tea, solution, mixture.
- Obvious problems are alcoholism and further increasing. Associated with loss of control over reality.
Physical problems provoke emotional instability. If we consider manic-depressive psychosis, it is the manic phase.
It may indirectly indicate infantilism, downs, etc. inadequate people who are in constant rosy excitement.
Theoretically, one can assume problems with liquids, but statistics have not confirmed it and there is a Moderation card.
Two diseases: hangover and under-drinking.
- The emotional sphere is improving. A short rise. Don't forget that excitement gives way to inhibition.
- Excellent emotional state, excellent psyche. Because of this, physical condition is perceived as great regardless of how good or bad it actually is. The mind is paralyzed and inadequate.
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Cups
- Ace of Cups combined with 2 of Cups: A wonderful union;
- Ace of Cups combined with 10 of Cups: Excellent family relationships;
- Ace of Cups combined with the Page of Cups card: New love
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Cups
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in business, finance and professional activities
Stability, controllability, controllability
At first glance, this is a great card. Dynamic, positive, emotions are overflowing: it would seem - live and be happy! But the emotional state is unstable, and even minor external factors can change its sign from plus to minus. The intensity of passions is as great as the ability to control them is negligible.
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Joy, celebration, a feeling of happiness, euphoria, everything that brings brightness and fun to drab everyday life - what is not a profitable product? The card does not raise the question of whether this is a well-deserved holiday, whether joy is real, even the problem of legality and morality does not matter. Everything will be used - from confectionery, flowers and balloons to alcohol and more.
A less obvious way is to create an appearance, an atmosphere of celebration, a “feast during the plague,” when the feeling is there, but the reality is not.
General state of finances and trends of changes
The general state of finances is excellent. We are either in a good mood or have something to celebrate. There are funds for the holidays, no savings or budget cuts: everything is organized on a grand scale, on a grand scale.
This attitude towards finance also demonstrates the main trend: the situation will remain favorable for a long time. Income will grow or remain at the same consistently high level as now.
Positive and negative impact of the card on income
Joy and pleasure, as the driving force of the process, are an excellent resource. Working on an emotional high, a person involuntarily increases labor productivity and does not notice fatigue and minor difficulties. An atmosphere of fun, regular corporate parties and joint picnics help maintain the right mood. But, on the other hand, it is important not to allow it to develop into uncontrollable euphoria.
There is a clear danger of “drunken” transactions and a severe hangover from rash decisions. In addition, by artificially increasing the degree of emotional pumping, it is easy to lose control: they drank, ate, had fun; They calculated it - they shed tears.
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Swords
- Ace of Cups combined with 3 of Swords: Today's joy will break your heart tomorrow
- Ace of Cups combined with 9 of Swords: Emotions that lead to nightmares
- Ace of Cups combined with the Knight of Swords card: Pleasure in action
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Swords
Card of the day Tip
Allow yourself to be happy.
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Be careful not to let your emotions flood those around you.
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The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Pentacles
- Ace of Cups combined with Ace of Pentacles: Material joy and emotional joy
- Ace of Cups combined with 3 of Pentacles: Enjoyment of working in a team
- Ace of Cups combined with 7 of Pentacles: Words spoken under the influence of emotions can make life very difficult
The meaning of the Ace of Cups in combination with the suit of Pentacles
Ace of Cups at work
Professions of the Ace of Cups: writer, presenter, event organizer, catering worker, medical worker. Finding space for inspiration.
The Ace of Cups encourages you to look for your place professionally. If you are satisfied with your current position, then it is possible to get promoted or move up the career ladder or move from one business to another. You manage to realize yourself, and you have found something that brings you pleasure.
Basically a stable, controlled and manageable state of affairs. Dynamic positivity.
Reversed position – disagreements and conflicts with the team. Delays in resolving the problem, delay in wages. Failure to complete the probationary period or demotion is less likely to lead to dismissal.
Ace of Cups Tarot - meaning in combination
Interpretation of the arcana in combination with the Major Arcana:
- combination with the Wheel of Fortune - a person’s tendency to adventure;
- combination with Death - readiness for new acquaintances;
- with Moderation - indicates a change in social status or relationships over time.
Interpretation of the arcana when combined with Minor cards:
- with the Two of Cups – no need to interfere in the current state of events;
- combination with the Page of Swords - you should be careful: quarrels and scandals are possible over nonsense;
- alignment with the Eight of Pentacles - offering a person a new position.
Ace of Cups in relationships
New mutual love, strengthening an existing connection, mutual feelings, emotional experiences, falling in love. Openness to new relationships, deep and sincere feelings, romance, achieved happiness and comfort. Symbol of devotion and fidelity.
For a person who already has a partner, the Ace of Cups portends a happy future, mutual understanding and a life full of positive emotions.
If a person is in search, then the Ace of Cups reports that this state of affairs will not last long and on your way you will soon meet a person who will please you. At the same time, you don’t have to make any special efforts to search, everything will happen by itself and love will find you on its own.
Reversed position – instability in personal relationships. Unreliability of a partner. Deceptive feelings.
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Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups often falls during a period of strong craving for a new person (and sometimes for a well-forgotten old one, especially if the Six of Cups is involved). Head spinning, state of euphoria, readiness to start all over again. The Ace of Cups carries a very strong emotional attraction to someone, to the point of complete recklessness (the only thing missing was the Jester).
In terms of relationships, this is the most optimistic card (and its effect applies fully to those who claim that they will never fall in love). If a single person asks a question about love and prospects in his personal life,
The Ace of Cups is the answer. Moreover, there is no need to look for this love - in the near future it will find the questioner itself. And the surrounding cards can tell you under what circumstances this will happen and what will come of it. Now everything a person dreamed of can come true, and even what he did not dare to hope for, so it makes sense to rely on fate and take advantage of the opportunity it sends. The Ace of Cups reports the emergence of a new relationship, and traditionally it is considered an indicator not just of hot affairs, but of true and lasting love. It is difficult to determine from this card whether the romance will end in marriage or not, but other cards in the layout can say something on this topic (traditionally it is recommended to pay attention to the “legal” wands, although there are plenty of other “wedding” significators in the deck).
Emotional energy, the beginning of a great feeling or a new stage of love in a stable relationship. The Ace of Cups promotes open expression of feelings, manifestations of tenderness and affection, and declarations of love. The heart is naked, a person does not hide either passion, affection, or joy, moreover, it is not in his power to hide it now.
A card of possession, joy and trust, fusion and the desire to take possession of body and soul (and forever). Predicts the possibility of an intoxicating union, speaks of passion, depth of feelings, sexual satisfaction. The Ace of Cups describes the feminine, receptive side of sexuality in both sexes (just as the Ace of Wands describes the masculine side). A wonderful time together.
The partner described by the Ace of Cups is completely sincere and true in his feelings, he truly values this relationship, experiences deep affection and cannot imagine his happiness other than together. He needs a lot in this relationship, and he is ready to give a lot. Whether the other side is able to respond equally and accept this cup with gratitude is the only question.
The traditional meaning of the card is the conception of a child as a result of a full union, so the Ace of Cups may hint at pregnancy. In general, this is a fertility card, and if the question concerned some concerns in this area, then the Ace of Cups is the answer. Falling out in a reading foretells that from now on the marriage or other partnership will be happy and will benefit both partners.
In case of problems, the Ace of Cups carries the message of reunification, eliminating cracks in relationships, and achieving mutual understanding. This is the strongest card of reconciliation! Sometimes the Ace of Cups heals, restores and revives what seemed completely dead, withered and charred. As they say, “this cup has been drunk, dried up, cracked and broken” - and here you are, it is whole again, again full to the brim, again sparkling and overflowing. Grass grows on the ashes.
The partner described by the Ace of Cups is truly a GIFT from God. It makes sense to accept it without hesitation and with gratitude. In general, the Ace of Cups usually brings such experiences that you really want to close your eyes and say “Lord, thank you!”
Ace of Cups regarding the situation question
A positive answer to your question. You are accompanied by the protection of higher powers. The universe is favorable to you. In most cases, the card can be regarded as a symbol for the fulfillment of a wish, a symbol of moving forward towards one’s goal. The Ace of Cups opens up new opportunities and hidden resources for the fortuneteller.
When reversed, the Ace of Cups warns you to exercise caution. You should not treat what is happening frivolously and carelessly - such behavior will not lead to good. You should not allow problems and conflicts with others - this can lead to loneliness and isolation.
After the Ace of Cups card has been interpreted, you can ask yourself the following questions to clarify the situation:
— what brings you joy?
- the reaction of others to your expression of emotions, reaction to your behavior.
— how often do you please yourself with something that you like?
— the emotional background of those around you, what feelings and emotions do they experience towards you?
