Six of Cups
Arcana Minor, Six
Element Water (calm)
Astrology Sun in Scorpio
Key word Memory
Theme The golden age of the past

Six of Cups

Six of Cups

Nostalgia, childhood, and innocent joy

The past holds treasures. Revisit your roots to find the joy and simplicity you seek.

A sweet journey to the past. The Six of Cups evokes the warmth of childhood memories, the return of an old friend, or a gesture of pure kindness.

Introduction

The Six of Cups is one of the sweetest cards in the deck. It represents the purity of the past—childhood innocence, simple pleasures, and happy memories. It often appears when someone from your past is returning, or when you are finding comfort in nostalgia.

It is a card of safety and kindness, reminding you of a time before cynicism took hold. It asks you to reconnect with your inner child and approach the world with an open heart.

ReconnectingPlayfulnessOld FriendsHome

Love and relationships

Reuniting with an ex-partner or childhood sweetheart. A relationship that feels safe and innocent. Soulmates who have known each other across lifetimes. Wanting children.

Career and work

Returning to a previous job or career path. Work that involves children or history. A creative project that draws on your roots.

Money and finances

An inheritance. A gift from family. Financial stability established by previous generations.

Spiritual path

Connecting with ancestors. Healing childhood trauma. Finding spiritual joy in simple things.

Conclusion

The Six of Cups allows you to rest in the sweetness of memory. It reminds you that you are loved and that the world can be a gentle place. The core message is kindness.

I embrace my history and carry its love into my future.