Sanwen
Knight of Cups聖杯騎士
The suit of Cups belongs to water: feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner life.
Upright meaning
Act on what your heart feels today, and express your feelings or make an invitation sincerely.
Something to do today
- Make a warm invitation to someone.
Reversed meaning
Feelings may come and go quickly, or your thoughts and actions may not match. Before you speak, make sure of what you really mean.
Something to do today
- Before agreeing to something, make sure you can really do it.
Love, work and health
Love
Upright: A romantic invitation or confession may come from someone gentle and caring; you too can express your feelings sincerely.
Reversed: Sweet words without follow-through, or someone whose feelings drift. Watch what they do over time, not just the romantic moment.
Work and career
Upright: Good for creative, design, artistic or persuasive work; pitch with enthusiasm and you will move people.
Reversed: Ideals without execution, or attraction to an unrealistic offer. Assess whether it can work before you commit.
Health and wellbeing
Upright: A happy mood helps your body relax; enjoy music, dancing or time near water.
Reversed: Mood swings are upsetting your routine; avoid using food, drink or late nights to escape your feelings.
Health readings are everyday reminders, not medical advice; if you feel unwell, see a doctor.
About the card face
The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.