Minor Arcana Cups: Emotions and Intuition in Tarot

The Cups

The Cups stand for the element of water and embody feelings, empathy, love and spiritual connections.

Meaning

In readings, they speak to the world of emotions – from deep affection and joy to grief and disappointment.

Light and shadow

Cups emphasize emotional intelligence, empathy and harmony. They remind us of the power of love and that emotional balance is essential for a fulfilling life.

The Minor Arcana at a glance

The Minor Arcana (also: lesser arcanum) consists of four times fourteen cards in four different suits. Each suit contains ten number cards (from Ace (=1) to 10) and four court cards.