# SIX OF CUPS The Six of Cups depicts a young boy handing a young girl a cup of flowers. In the foreground and on a pedestal behind the boy, stand five more cups, all holding white flowers—their white color symbolizing purity and innocence. The cups are not being used for their intended purpose, but are being playfully and creatively repurposed as flower vases by the children. Behind the children, an adult walks away, representing the absence of adult worry and responsibility from their minds. The boy and girl are surrounded by houses, well taken care of and safe. Yellow is the primary color in this card, suggesting joy and happiness. ## 키워드 **정방향 (Upright):** Nostalgia, innocence, childhood memories, the past resurfacing, past lives, playfulness, sharing, creativity, simplicity, optimism, immaturity **역방향 (Reversed):** Stuck in or romanticizing the past, naïveté, independence, childhood issues or trauma, growing up, forgiveness, leaving home ## BEGINNINGS ### 정방향 (Upright) You’re entering a new phase of life that’s full of positivity and joy! **실천 사항 (Action):** You may be feeling nostalgic as you move into new territory. Use that as inspiration to build upon happy memories. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’ve got such a white-knuckle grip on the past and “how things were” that you’re preventing yourself from moving forward. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re stuck in the past, it’s time to pack your bags and hit the road! Don’t forget to bring some fun (and snacks) along for the ride too! ## CAREER ### 정방향 (Upright) This card is generally a positive sign for your career, and it denotes success in creative projects. The Six of Cups can also indicate returning to a previously held job or position. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re needing a creative boost, look at your past work for inspiration. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re bored with your job and are remembering back to a time when work was more fun or you had less responsibility. You may find your current work unfulfilling or confining, and you are ready to get back to something more creative. **실천 사항 (Action):** It may be time to move on to bigger and more exciting things! ## MONEY ### 정방향 (Upright) The Six of Cups is generally a positive card for your financial situation. You may receive an unexpected monetary gift. **실천 사항 (Action):** Remember that money isn’t everything. Enjoy the simple things in life. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re working toward becoming more financially independent —go you! On the less-positive side, the reversed Six of Cups can indicate money owed to you by a friend or family member. **실천 사항 (Action):** Take note of financial lessons you’ve learned from watching those around you. ## LOVE ### 정방향 (Upright) The Six of Cups suggests revisiting the past with your romantic life. This can mean an ex coming back into the picture, spending time romanticizing previous relationships, or healing from past trauma. In a relationship, it can indicate being childhood sweethearts or soulmates. Additionally, this card can represent pregnancy or children. **실천 사항 (Action):** Be careful not to live in the past for too long. Learning from the past is good, but it might not be best to drag it with you into the future. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re thinking back to times when your relationship felt more fun and exciting than it is now—and clinging to that memory. This card can also represent childhood trauma or past relationship wounds affecting your current relationship or dating life. **실천 사항 (Action):** Now is the time to address childhood trauma and work through old wounds. You deserve better than to be held back by them. ## FRIENDS & FAMILY ### 정방향 (Upright) You may be feeling homesick or particularly nostalgic right now— that’s okay! The Six of Cups is asking you to lean into your family and friends for support. This card can also represent old friends returning to the picture, or it can signify visiting or moving back home. **실천 사항 (Action):** Call an old friend or family member and reminisce about good times over a cup of tea. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Childhood issues or trauma may be resurfacing for you. You’re ready to address the issues of the past and move forward. This card can also represent leaving home. **실천 사항 (Action):** Therapy is a tool to consider using right now. Make sure you’re taking care of your mental health beyond bubble baths (even though we love a good bubble bath!). ## HEALTH ### 정방향 (Upright) Do the latest health trends have your head spinning? This card can also indicate past injuries or illness returning. **실천 사항 (Action):** The Six of Cups asks you to take a simpler approach to your health. Focus on basics. Take note that this card can also indicate pregnancy. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The reversed Six of Cups asks you to focus on your mental health and to address childhood traumas that may be affecting it. **실천 사항 (Action):** Consider finding a therapist you connect with and starting there. Energy work and releasing rituals can also be beneficial. ## HIGHER GUIDANCE ### 정방향 (Upright) Are you overcomplicating your spiritual practice? Do you feel like you need to learn or do everything at once? Cut that out! **실천 사항 (Action):** Your guides are singing you the wise words of Avril Lavigne and asking, “Why’d you have to go and make things so complicated?” Simplify your practice and things will flow with more ease and alignment. Looking into practices that your ancestors worked with may also be beneficial. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re being guided to move in a new direction! **실천 사항 (Action):** Take a step onto a new path and see what awaits! ## OUTCOME ### 정방향 (Upright) The Six of Cups represents a joyful and balanced outcome. **실천 사항 (Action):** Look to your past for guidance and lessons learned and apply them to your current journey. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The path you’re on will lead you to more maturity and independence. **실천 사항 (Action):** It may be tempting to look back on old times with rose-colored glasses and want to return to them. Keep your eyes forward and focused on the present moment.