The outstretched cup
The Knight carries a gift: a confession of feelings, an invitation, an offer.
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Minor Arcana · Cups
Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
The Knight of Cups is a romantic on the road. An armored rider moves calmly forward, holding a cup like a gift. The card is about offers, romance, following your heart and grand gestures.
Upright
- romance
- an offer
- idealism
- courtship
- following your heart
Reversed
- deception
- mood swings
- unrealistic expectations
- jealousy
- empty promises
Yes or no
Yes
“Yes,” especially if the question is about an offer, an invitation or a confession of feelings.
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- Water
Card symbolism in our deck
In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, the Knight of Cups is a rider in a plumed helmet riding at a walk along a river. He holds a cup out in front of him; above him is a large, bright sun, and a palm tree grows in the distance.
The horse’s calm pace
Unlike the Knight of Wands, he doesn’t race ahead: feelings can’t be rushed.
The river
His path runs along the water: he follows his feelings.
The palm tree
A sign of faraway lands and dreams: a romantic is always a little bit on a journey.
Knight of Cups meaning
The Knight of Cups upright brings an offer: romantic, creative or business. It’s a time to follow your heart.
The card supports grand gestures and sincerity, but reminds you that a dream has to turn into action.
Knight of Cups reversed
The Knight reversed means beautiful words without deeds, deception, jealousy, disappointment.
Sometimes it’s the person themselves who lives in dreams and avoids reality.
Knight of Cups in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright Courtship, a romantic offer, a marriage proposal.
Reversed Empty promises, fickleness, a “prince” who vanishes.
Feelings Romantic infatuation. This person idealizes you and wants to court you.
Work and career
Upright A creative offer, diplomacy, work connected with the arts.
Reversed Projects that never get off the ground.
Money
Upright A pleasant offer connected with work you love.
Reversed Promises with no money behind them.
Health
Upright Calm recovery, an emotional lift. Tarot is not a substitute for a doctor.
Reversed Mood swings.
Knight of Cups as a person
As a person: a romantic, a poet, a charming dreamer. Courteous and sensitive.
The card’s advice
Upright Take a step toward what your heart is telling you.
Reversed Check words against actions, both yours and other people’s.
Card of the Day
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Knight of Cups as the card of the day
As the card of the day: a day of romance and invitations.
Combinations with other cards
- Knight of Cups + The LoversA marriage proposal.
- Knight of Cups + Two of CupsMutual courtship.
- Knight of Cups + The MoonDeception and illusions.
- Knight of Cups + Eight of WandsA swift confession of feelings.
- Knight of Cups + Seven of SwordsInsincere promises.
Frequently asked questions about Knight of Cups
Is the Knight of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes, especially in questions about offers and confessions of feelings.
What does the Knight of Cups mean in relationships?
Courtship, a romantic offer.
What does the Knight of Cups reversed mean?
Empty promises, deception, fickleness.
What does the Knight of Cups mean as the card of the day?
A day of romance and invitations.