Ace of Cups
An overflowing of feeling: new love, compassion, creativity or emotional renewal. The heart is open and ready to give and receive.
Water · Summer
Suit of Cups
The suit of Cups is about what you feel and who you feel it about.
ElementWater
DomainFeeling, relationship and intuition
SeasonSummer
Zodiac signsCancer, Scorpio, Pisces
The Cups handle feeling, relationship and intuition. When several appear in a reading, that is the area doing the talking — regardless of what the question was about.
Within the suit, the number does the rest of the work: Aces open, fives disrupt, tens complete. Court cards describe people, or the way you are behaving in that area.
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The suit of Cups in the zodiac
In Book T (1888) the Two to Ten of Cups cover the three Water signs ten degrees at a time: Cancer (Two to Four), Scorpio (Five to Seven) and Pisces (Eight to Ten).
Each numbered cups cell shows its planet and sign; the ace and the four court cards are labeled with their part of water instead.
| Card | Decan | Sun there, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Two of Cups | Venus in Cancer 0°–10° | Jun 21 – Jul 1, 2026 |
| Three of Cups | Mercury in Cancer 10°–20° | Jul 1 – Jul 12, 2026 |
| Four of Cups | Moon in Cancer 20°–30° | Jul 12 – Jul 22, 2026 |
| Five of Cups | Mars in Scorpio 0°–10° | Oct 23 – Nov 2, 2026 |
| Six of Cups | Sun in Scorpio 10°–20° | Nov 2 – Nov 12, 2026 |
| Seven of Cups | Venus in Scorpio 20°–30° | Nov 12 – Nov 22, 2026 |
| Eight of Cups | Saturn in Pisces 0°–10° | Feb 18 – Feb 28, 2026 |
| Nine of Cups | Jupiter in Pisces 10°–20° | Feb 28 – Mar 10, 2026 |
| Ten of Cups | Mars in Pisces 20°–30° | Mar 10 – Mar 20, 2026 |
The court adds thirty-degree stretches of its own: the Knight from 20° Aquarius to 20° Pisces (Feb 8 – Mar 10, 2026), the Queen from 20° Gemini to 20° Cancer (Jun 10 – Jul 12, 2026) and the King from 20° Libra to 20° Scorpio (Oct 13 – Nov 12, 2026). The Page has no stretch of the zodiac.
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All fourteen
Two of Cups
Mutual attraction and partnership built on equal exchange. Two people meet as equals and something balanced forms between them.
Three of Cups
Friendship, celebration and community. Good times shared with the people who support you.
Four of Cups
Apathy and discontent. You are so focused on what is lacking that you miss what is being offered.
Five of Cups
Grief and regret over a loss. The focus is on what has spilled, while something remains that has not yet been noticed.
Six of Cups
Nostalgia, innocence and kindness. Memories of the past, childhood or old friends come to the surface.
Seven of Cups
Many options and illusions. Choices look tempting, but some are fantasies and not all are what they seem.
Eight of Cups
Walking away from something that no longer fulfills you, even if it looks complete from the outside. A search for deeper meaning.
Nine of Cups
Contentment and wishes fulfilled. Traditionally called the wish card, it describes satisfaction and emotional comfort.
Ten of Cups
Lasting happiness, family harmony and emotional fulfillment shared with others.
Page of Cups
An unexpected emotional message, creative idea or intuitive insight. The Page is open, imaginative and sensitive.
Knight of Cups
The romantic, following the heart. An offer, invitation or creative pursuit driven by feeling.
Queen of Cups
Emotional depth, compassion and intuition. The Queen understands feelings — her own and other people's — without being overwhelmed by them.
King of Cups
Emotional balance and calm under pressure. The King feels deeply but stays steady, offering wise and diplomatic support.
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