Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

A knight rides slowly, holding out a cup like an offering. The Knight of Cups is romance, invitations and following your heart.

• Suit:Cups — Water
• Keywords:romance, charm, offers, imagination
• Reversed:moodiness, unrealistic expectations
• Yes or no:Yes

What the card shows

A knight in winged helmet rides a white horse calmly, holding a cup before him. A stream flows ahead.

He moves with feeling, not haste.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Knight of Cups brings romantic offers, invitations and inspired ideas.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, moodiness or promises without substance.

In love and relationships

In love he is the romantic suitor; a proposal or declaration may come.

In work and money

At work, creative offers. With money, follow your heart but check details.

As advice

Follow your heart, and keep your feet on the ground.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille he is the Cavalier de Coupes. In the Thoth deck the closest figure is the Prince of Cups, in a chariot drawn by an eagle.

Questions to reflect on

• What offer is in front of me?
• Am I acting from feeling or fantasy?
• What do I want to give?

Frequently asked questions