Knight of Cups: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Knight of Cups card upright

A knight on a calm white horse carries a cup in front of him, with wings on his helmet and boots. He brings an offer, an invitation or a romantic gesture. The card speaks of following the heart with grace, of a proposal that is sincere and of an idealist who dreams of beauty.

Knight of Cups reversed

• inconstancy
• manipulating feelings
• disappointment

Reversed, the Knight shows charm that hides inconstancy, a smooth talker who does not keep promises or an emotional manipulation. Look at actions, not words, and check whether you are idealising someone.

Knight of Cups in love and relationships

In love it is a romantic offer, a courtship or a tender and attentive partner. Reversed, empty promises, a flirt or a changeable mood.

Knight of Cups in work and finances

At work it is a creative offer, an invitation to a project or a diplomatic approach. Reversed, a promise that is not kept or a lack of real commitment.

Symbolism of the Knight of Cups card

The wings on the helmet and boots are the speed of imagination. The calm horse is feeling under control. The river in the landscape is the flow of emotion that he follows.

Knight of Cups in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Knight of Cups upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (romance, an invitation), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.