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Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups · Ace

Ace of Cups

Upright: new love, emotion, compassion, renewal. Reversed: blocked emotion, emptiness, repression, self-love needed.

Ace of Cups — the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot card
Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909

Ace of Cups upright meaning

  • new love
  • emotion
  • compassion
  • renewal

A card of new feeling, an open heart, and a fresh emotional start. Something is offering you real warmth right now, so receive it instead of guarding the door.

Ace of Cups reversed meaning

  • blocked emotion
  • emptiness
  • repression
  • self-love needed

Your heart feels shut down, or you're pouring it into people who never pour back. Before you give any more, refill your own cup first and notice who actually makes room for your warmth.

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Arcana
Minor
Suit
Cups
Rank
Ace (1)
Deck
Rider–Waite–Smith

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