Six of Cups
The Garden of Memory
The energy of the card
In a garden a boy hands a girl a cup full of flowers, while a man with a lance keeps watch at the edge. The card stands for fond memories, for childhood and for people from the past. It looks back with joy and draws fresh momentum from there.
Your path with this card
Memory shows you what once mattered to your heart. With every image that resurfaces, you see more clearly where you stand today and what you would like to bring back to life. The card invites you to bring out old dreams and look at them anew.
- What did you dream of as a child?
- Which person from your past comes to mind right now?
In the shadow
Looking back becomes an escape into the good old days, and today fades beside it. The card reminds you to carry the treasures of the past into the present.
The image and its meaning
A scene that seems unreal at first glance.
A boy hands the little girl a gift – like a picture from a fairy tale. Is it a declaration of love, a thank-you or simply an unexpected, generous gift? The cup with the white blossoms will not be the only one; in the foreground on the pedestal the next gifts are already waiting.
The white blossoms stand for elegance and purity. The child points to old memories from our past – the coming gift is connected with our intuition about the past or our childhood. Dreamy or romantic feelings play a part.
The guard in the background leaves the two in peace – together with the strong town walls, the image conveys safety and shelter. The Six of Cups announces an aspect of the past.
Related cards
Tarot The Sun
The Sun shows the child in full light, the Six of Cups the child in memory. Both give you the openness of the early years.
Lenormand The Dog
In the Lenormand, The Dog carries the same loyalty: old friendship and people you can count on.
Symbols on the card
- Fünf weitere Kelche mit Blumen · Reinheit, FreudeDie Blumen zeigen emotionale Unschuld und Schönheit.
- Gartenmauer · Abgrenzung, SchutzBewahrter Raum – Rückzug in schöne Erinnerungen.
- Haus im Hintergrund · Zuhause, VergangenheitSymbolisiert Sicherheit und Vertrautheit mit der Vergangenheit.
- Kind gibt Kelch mit Blume · Nostalgie, GeschenkSymbolisiert Geben aus dem Herzen, oft Erinnerung an Kindheit oder Vergangenheit.
