The waters are beneath, and thereon are water-lilies; the hand issues from the cloud, holding in its palm the cup, from which four streams are pouring; a dove, bearing in its bill a cross-marked Host, descends to place the Wafer in the Cup; the dew of water is falling on all sides. It is an intimation of that which may lie behind the Lesser Arcana.
The Ace of Cups is a powerful catalyst for emotional renewal, representing the absolute source of love, creativity, and spiritual nourishment. It is a vessel being offered by the Divine, filled to the brim with grace and the potential for a new, deep, and satisfying emotional experience. This card suggests that your heart is being opened to a fresh outpouring of inspiration and that you are currently in a position to receive a blessing of immense emotional clarity.
Be receptive to the feelings and intuitions that are welling up within you; this is a prime time to listen to your heart and follow its lead regarding your creative or personal path. Do not be afraid to let your emotions flow freely, as this is the source of your true strength and authentic expression. Whether this manifests as a new love, a new passion, or a deep sense of inner peace, welcome the overflow with an open and humble spirit.
Your heart is the fountainhead of your life; trust its flow to lead you where you need to be.
In a reading: Romance is in the cards. A new relationship or marriage is just around the corner. Prayers are answered.
Upright meanings: Trusting your feelings; Opening yourself to spirit; Accepting and returning affection; Getting in touch with what motivates you; Taking advantage of an opportunity to express love to others; Listening to the still, small voice.
Reversed meanings: Hiding your feelings; Spurning an opportunity to love or be loved; Numbing yourself to spiritual yearnings; Rejecting the counsel of your heart; Becoming a puppet of your own emotions; Indulging in hysteria or obsession.
Keywords: intuition, spirituality, affection, motivation.