Cups/Goglets/Hearts

The Suit of Cups or Suit of Goblets is one of the four suits of Latin-suited <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card" title="Playing card">playing cards</a>. These are used in Spain ("Copas"), Italy ("Coppe") and in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot" title="Tarot">tarot</a>. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_hearts" class="mw-redirect" title="Suit of hearts">suit of hearts</a> is derived from the suit of cups. These are sometimes referred to as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalice" title="Chalice">chalices</a> as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cup" title="Cup">cups</a>.

In tarot, it is part of what is called the "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Arcana" title="Minor Arcana">Minor Arcana</a>". Like the other tarot suits, it contains fourteen cards: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace" title="Ace">ace</a> (one), two through ten, page, knight, queen and king.

The suit represents the First Estate (the Clergy).

Tarot cards are used throughout much of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe" title="Europe">Europe</a> to play <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarocchi" class="mw-redirect" title="Tarocchi">Tarot card games</a>.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups#cite_note-DummettGame-1">[1]</a> In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language" title="English language">English</a>-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot_reading" class="mw-redirect" title="Tarot reading">divinatory</a> purposes.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups#cite_note-DummettGame-1">[1]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups#cite_note-Huson-2">[2]</a>

In tarot, the element of cups is water, and the suit of cups pertains to situations and events of an emotional nature.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups#cite_note-Burger-3">[3]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups#cite_note-Tarantino-4">[4]</a> As such, when the tarot is used in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination" title="Divination">divination</a>, many cups signify an emotional issue or love situation, or some event that affects the querent emotionally. The watery <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_sign" title="Astrological sign">astrological signs</a> are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer%28astrology%29" title="Cancer (astrology)">Cancer</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpio%28astrology%29" title="Scorpio (astrology)">Scorpio</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisces_%28astrology%29" title="Pisces (astrology)">Pisces</a>. Additionally, cups were the symbol of the clergy in feudal times, and thus cup cards can also be interpreted as having to do with spiritual or religious matters.

<h3>Cards in the suit of Cups</h3>

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<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_of_Cups" title="Ace of Cups">Ace of Cups</a>: Aces always indicate beginnings. Here the ace of cups indicates a new beginning of an emotional nature. It can signify the birth of a child, or the beginning of a love situation that affects us deeply. It is generally a card of happiness, and the beginning of many blessings. A new business, a relationship, success on the path is inevitable.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_of_Cups" title="Two of Cups">Two of Cups</a>: Two of any suit indicates duality. Here it indicates two minds and hearts coming together and functioning as one. The card portrays a young man and a woman each bearing a cup, as if presenting it to one another. Above is the red lion of strength and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courage" title="Courage">courage</a>.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_of_Cups" title="Three of Cups">Three of Cups</a>: The three <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charites" title="Charites">Graces</a> dance and cavort, each <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden" class="mw-redirect" title="Maiden">maiden</a> bearing a cup. It indicates a time of merriment and celebration.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_of_Cups" title="Four of Cups">Four of Cups</a>: A young man sits under a tree. One thinks of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautama_Buddha" title="Gautama Buddha">Buddha</a> under the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Bodhi tree">bodhi tree</a>, sitting crosslegged, but this youth is not serene. He seems dissatisfied with the three cups before him. A hand from a cloud offers him a fourth cup, but the youth shows no interest. It indicates a period of ennui and boredom, where nothing seems to be satisfying.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_of_Cups" title="Five of Cups">Five of Cups</a>: A hooded figure with bowed head seems to mourn the 3 cups spilled before him. Behind the cloaked figure stand two cups, upright. The 5 of any suit can be considered difficult. Here it indicates hopes that have been dashed, or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning" title="Mourning">mourning</a> over something that is lost. The hooded figure remains unaware of the two cups still standing behind—so the situation is not completely hopeless.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_of_Cups" title="Six of Cups">Six of Cups</a>: Two youths play in a garden, surrounded by six cups. This card can indicate happy memories, as well as a certain clinging to the past and how things used to be. It can also indicate an invitation or gift coming from someone in your past.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_of_Cups" title="Seven of Cups">Seven of Cups</a>: A young person sees seven cups among the clouds and visions therein. On one cup is the perfect <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_partner" title="Sexual partner">lover</a> or mate all people idealize. Another cup shows riches, another the cloaked <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul" title="Soul">soul</a> of the querent about to be revealed, another castles. Other cups show a red dragon of inflamed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passion_%28emotion%29" title="Passion (emotion)">passion</a> and emotion, as well as a snake arising from another cup. The card is a caution against over idealizing your situation and getting your head lost among the clouds. Your dreams need a firm foundation in order to take root. Do not build castles in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air" class="mw-redirect" title="Air">air</a> and fantasize without taking responsibility for your actions.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_of_Cups" title="Eight of Cups">Eight of Cups</a>: Eight cups are arranged in a row. A figure leaves these cups behind as if beginning a journey. An indifferent moon looks down upon the traveler. The traveler is in a good situation where there is much promise and much to offer, but chooses to set out for the unknown. It indicates a restlessness and wanderlust as well as overlooking the good we already possess, in the hopes of finding something else.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_of_Cups" title="Nine of Cups">Nine of Cups</a>: This is known as the "wish" card. A well fed, self-satisfied individual sits with nine cups behind. It indicates a table of plenty and getting everything you desire. It is the wish card, meaning your wish will come true.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_of_Cups" title="Ten of Cups">Ten of Cups</a>: A husband and wife join arms looking up at the rainbow over their house. Two young children dance. Ten cups are seen among the rainbow. It is a card of happiness, completion of all plans to your satisfaction, and a card of fulfillment and a sense of wholeness. A happy marriage and family life.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Page_of_Cups" title="Page of Cups">Page of Cups</a>: A dreamy youth holds a cup from wherein a fish pokes its head. This indicates a versatile individual, one who have the gift of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intuition_%28knowledge%29" class="mw-redirect" title="Intuition (knowledge)">intuition</a> and insight. The card indicates a youth with a love for the arts, poetry and music and may be very fond of dancing. It indicates ease in ones affairs as well as news of enjoyment and entertainment.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_of_Cups" title="Knight of Cups">Knight of Cups</a>: A young man on a horse with a winged <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmet" title="Helmet">helmet</a> offers a cup. The card can indicate a sensitive male, unmarried, a suitor who seeks the hand of a lady. He is honest and truthful, as well as is heartfelt. It can also indicate a matter of an emotional nature that is occurring in the querent's life.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_of_Cups" title="Queen of Cups">Queen of Cups</a>: A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_regnant" title="Queen regnant">queen</a> on her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throne" title="Throne">throne</a> at the seaside holds a cup she looks into. She sees visions within. It indicates a woman who has the gift of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intuition%28knowledge%29" class="mw-redirect" title="Intuition (knowledge)">intuition</a> and is able to offer good <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advice%28opinion%29" title="Advice (opinion)">advice</a>. She also may harbour a secret she is willing to share with you.</li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Cups" title="King of Cups">King of Cups</a>: A king holding a scepter floats upon the water. It indicates someone who is kind, even tempered, balanced and wise. He may be a member of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clergy" title="Clergy">clergy</a>, or a counselor, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor" title="Professor">professor</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologist" title="Psychologist">psychologist</a>, doctor. He is a symbol of quiet strength and is calming and reassurring.</li>

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