Tarot Study

KNIGHT

Knight of Cups

อัศวินถ้วย

Remember it

A knight on a white horse walking slowly, holding out a cup = arriving with his heart, not a sword.

Meaning · Upright

  • romance
  • following your heart
  • an offer
  • charm
  • idealism

As a person, the Knight of Cups is romantic, charming, gentle and idealistic, someone who follows their heart, often an artist or a smooth talker. As an energy it is “Fire of Water”: feelings set in motion, such as asking someone out, an offer arriving, or setting off after what you love. Unlike other knights, he doesn’t rush; he moves gracefully and with intention.

Read it for a topic

My day · Upright reading

A day to follow your heart; an invitation or sweet message may arrive. Say yes, but don’t drift from what needs doing.

What’s in the picture

  1. 1

    The knight holding a cup out before him

    Offering his heart or a proposal to someone.

  2. 2

    A white horse walking calmly

    Pure intentions and gentle, unhurried movement.

  3. 3

    Wings on his helmet and heels

    Imagination, creativity and a link to Hermes the messenger.

  4. 4

    Fish pattern on his tunic

    Water, emotion and creativity.

  5. 5

    A stream running through the landscape

    Emotional waters he must cross on his quest.

Arcana
Cups
Number
Knight
Element
Water
Astrology
Fire of Water
Number theme
The mover: pursuit, action, the element in motion

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