Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Ace of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
Minor Arcana · Cups · combinations
Ace of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Ace of Cups opens a new wave of feeling: love, friendship, inspiration, healing. Next to the Major Arcana it shows that the big theme concerns the heart.
- new love
- an open heart
- compassion
- joy
- healing
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Ace of Cups combined with the suits
How Ace of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Ace of Cups grows stronger: the theme of feelings and relationships sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Swords
Water and Air are neutral elements. Next to the Swords, the Ace of Cups keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of thoughts and decisions.
Pentacles
Water and Earth are friendly elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Ace of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Ace of Cups and the Major Arcana
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Ace of Cups + The Fool
A new feeling with no backward glance at the past; light, spontaneous infatuation.
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Ace of Cups + The Magician
A conscious start to a relationship: the person knows what they want and opens their heart.
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Ace of Cups + The High Priestess
A deep secret feeling that has not yet been expressed.
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Ace of Cups + The Empress
Love and fertility; often a pregnancy or the birth of a child.
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Ace of Cups + The Emperor
Feelings looking for solid support; a serious partner.
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Ace of Cups + The Hierophant
The start of a relationship that leads to marriage; spiritual closeness.
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Ace of Cups + The Lovers
New love, mutual attraction, the start of a romance.
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Ace of Cups + The Chariot
Feelings that develop quickly; a trip to see a loved one.
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Ace of Cups + Strength
Tenderness and patience at the start of a relationship.
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Ace of Cups + The Hermit
Feelings born in solitude; self-love.
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Ace of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
A fateful meeting, a new feeling as a gift of fate.
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Ace of Cups + Justice
Honest feelings, mutual love on equal terms.
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Ace of Cups + The Hanged Man
The feelings are there, but expressing them is put off.
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Ace of Cups + Death
A new feeling after the end of an old relationship.
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Ace of Cups + Temperance
Healing of the heart, calm and harmonious love.
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Ace of Cups + The Devil
Passion that can grow into dependence.
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Ace of Cups + The Tower
A sudden burst of feeling after a shock.
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Ace of Cups + The Star
Pure love, hope, healing.
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Ace of Cups + The Moon
Romantic illusions, feelings with a lot of fantasy in them.
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Ace of Cups + The Sun
Happy mutual love, joy, a child.
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Ace of Cups + Judgement
Feelings returning, love born a second time.
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Ace of Cups + The World
Complete emotional harmony, a love that makes life whole.
Ace of Cups and the Minor Arcana
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Ace of Cups + Ace of Wands
A new feeling and a new venture at the same time.
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Ace of Cups + Eight of Wands
A feeling that flared up quickly.
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Ace of Cups + Two of Cups
The start of a romance.
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Ace of Cups + Four of Cups
A new feeling that’s hard to notice.
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Ace of Cups + Ten of Cups
Family happiness.
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Ace of Cups + Page of Cups
A declaration of love.
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Ace of Cups + Three of Swords
New feelings after a wound.
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Ace of Cups + Four of Pentacles
Open your heart and let go of control.
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Ace of Cups + Six of Pentacles
Sincere generosity of the heart.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Ace of Cups and The Lovers mean?
New love, mutual attraction, the start of a romance.
What does the combination of Ace of Cups and Death mean?
A new feeling after the end of an old relationship.
What does the combination of Ace of Cups and The Sun mean?
Happy mutual love, joy, a child.
How does Ace of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Ace of Cups opens a new wave of feeling: love, friendship, inspiration, healing. Next to the Major Arcana it shows that the big theme concerns the heart.