Can anyone tell me the meaning of the Knight of Cups in a tarot card reading?

Question

The woman reading my cards said that this card was my card, and I'm just curious as to what this card means in general.

Answer 1

The knights tend to be the extremists of their suits, or sometimes a messenger. Knights generally are still on their way to reaching full potential and may represent some struggles or conflicts between internal and external forces. On a physical level knights can be male or female and generally the same age or status. I really don't hold much stock in getting more specific with physical characteristics because I have found the cards to seldom concern themselves with such things. Cups signifies romantic or familial (i.e. brotherly, maternal) love, religion or faith, passive emotion, kindness, depression, and is the most feminine of the 4 suits. Trying to get more specific is really tough without more cards, position in the spread and knowing something about the situation.

Answer 2

You don't say if the cards were upright or reversed (upside down). You don't mention which type of spread you had (for there are many, as I am sure you know), or which positions they occupied in that reading, but as a general guide to the meaning of each of the cards, here goes. The cups represent our deep emotions and are ruled by the astrological element of water, so it is quite fitting that your question related to a person whom you like. Cups can also represent material goods, possessions and belongings, especially if these have an emotional significance. Two of cups upright . This is an excellent card if you have chosen to go into partnership with someone. It may foretell a new friendship, love affair, engagement or marriage. It can describe signing a contract or agreement. Two of cups reversed. Think twice before joining forces with someone, for whatever reason. Try to delay signing a contract because you may not yet know all the facts connected with it. It is not a good time to commit yourself to anything. 9 of cups upright. A cherished wish or dream will finally be realized, with very happy results. This is a great card if you will soon get married or move in with someone, or are beginning a business venture. A sensuous love affair may be starting. 9 of cups reversed. Be careful because something that seems wonderful on the surface will not live up to expectations. Beware of chasing after impossible dreams or trusting someone who is known to be unreliable. Knight of cups. A Knight describes either a situation or a person. If the card is talking about a person, it is someone who does not mean very much to you, but is fond of you. He is sensitive, friendly and possibly creative and idealistic, but is not very practical. When the card represents a situation, it involves movement and action, and shows that new opportunities will soon arrive. These will be connected with artistic ventures, an emotional matter or a spiritual search of some sort. Knight of cups reversed. There will soon be a cooling-off period in a loving relationship. This may or may not be temporary. You could be on the brink of a new spiritual experience - perhaps you have flirted with it so far, but have not yet taken it any further. You soon will. I hope the above helps.

Answer 3

When a knight card is evident it is saying balance is needed in the person's life...

On the positive side, the Knight of Cups is a sensitive soul. He is a poet - a lover of all things romantic and refined. He uses his imagination in wondrous ways and taps the deepest levels of emotion. He knows how to create beauty and share it with others. On the negative side, this Knight is prone to flights of fancy and illusion. His melodramatic moods are legendary, and his emotions often get the better of him. He's too temperamental and takes offense easily. He can't stand unpleasantness and will always let others deal with it.

In readings, a Knight of Cups shows that his sensitive style is involved in the situation as an aspect of you, someone else or the atmosphere in general. You need to ask yourself, "Is this Knight's energy helping or hurting?"

If his style is evident, then balance is needed. Are your feelings appropriate or excessive? Are your daydreams unrealistic? Is someone's moodiness driving you crazy? Is your home life ruled by emotion rather than common sense? It may be time for a change.

If this Knight's energy is missing, a dose of poetry may be called for. Are you too restrained? Express your feelings. Do you always make the most practical choice? Go for the extravagant one instead. Do you avoid introspection? Take some time to look within and think about your life...

Answer 4

It depends. Tarot cards have different meanings depending on where they are in a spread, and what cards are in relation to it...I think tho that it might have been used as a "Querent" or a card used in the spread to represent the person asking the question.

If the reader knows the questioner, they might pick the card based off of personality, which would mean it would be indicating A talented young person, romantic, and possibly an artist of some sort...

However, if they don't know you, they'll pick a card which kind of matches the physical description, which is, light/medium brown hair, hazel eyes, and medium skin..

Answer 5

The Knight of Cups-

Divinatory meaning-

Upright - Change and new excitements, particularly of a romantic nature. invitations, opportunities, and offers. A person who is a bringer of ideas, opportunities and offers. He is often constantly bored and in constant need of stimulation, but also artistic and refined. A person who is amiable, intelligent full of high principals, but a dreamer who can be easily led or discouraged.

Ill Dignified or Reversed - Unreliability and recklessness. Fraud, embezzlement, false promises and trickery. A person who is congenital liar, someone who has trouble discerning the end of the truth and the beginning of falsehood.-

Answer 6

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Answer 7

knight of cups
divinatory meanings-- opportunity may soon arise, advancement, proposal, attraction

reverse meaning
a sly and cunning person, fraud, trickery, person capable of swindling