Six of Cups

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The Six of Cups represents all things linked with the past, especially if it has an emotional connection. It may be childhood memories, an old friend, past lovers, or colleagues from work. Whatever the question is, The Six of Cups suggests that the past connects to it.

 

The number six represents love, peace, harmony, cooperation, and reconciliation. The sixes in the minor arcana are often considered positive and favourable cards.

 

When the Six of Cups appear, your past connections may be relevant to you now. You may hear from an old friend that you haven't seen in a long while. It could suggest a reunion of some kind. This could be through family, friends, or work. It could also indicate a school reunion.

 

It can denote renewed friendships or a rekindling of a romantic relationship. Surrounding cards will reveal the outcome. It may be that a person from your past can help you somehow. They may direct you to a new job offer or a significant path that could help you achieve your goals.

 

This card asks you to think back to your past, as far back as early childhood, and question what lessons you have learned. Who has been an inspiration in your life? What has taught you a valuable lesson, good or bad? The answers may be helpful to you right now. It may tell you what is holding you back from success.

 

Memories can help us learn important life lessons. We can tap into loving emotions once felt and deep wounds that remain painful. Now is a good time to connect with your inner child and heal those deep wounds. When we face the truth of our past, it can change our future. Your past is what has shaped you into the person you have become. Make your story a meaningful and memorable one!

 

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Reversed

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You may be nostalgic at this time, reminiscing over memories from the past. Make sure you are not wearing rose-tinted spectacles and deceiving yourself of the truth. When we reflect, we can forget the pain or exaggerate it to suit our version of events. It may be that you need to release something from your past. Bad memories can leave us with trauma that adversely affects our daily life. Cutting ties with certain relationships and situations are sometimes necessary to heal and move on.

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Reversed meanings…

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Issues: It could mean there is an issue with the card’s upright message.

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Opposite: The meaning may be the opposite of the upright message.

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Blocked: The energy may be blocked and requires action to turn it around.

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Weakened: The energy may be weaker than the upright meaning.

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Warning: It may be a warning to avoid the current path or face possible difficulties or even danger.

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Denial: It could suggest someone is in denial about the meaning of the card.

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Delay: The energy may be delayed and will manifest eventually.

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Decay: The upright meaning is diminishing and cannot be relied on.

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