The INDIAN TAROTS – Six of Cups

The Six of Cups is almost a reverse of the Five of Cups. Whereas that card warns you about the dangers of harping on the past, this card encourages you to remember the good memories. It also illustrates the two states of being: the giver and the receiver. Whichever one you are right now, seek out community with those around you in the spirit of childlike innocence.

The children in this card are from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The boy in the Six of Cups illustrates the part of us who wants to help. He bends over and presents the girl with a cup full of flowers. Such display of love and affection is what the suit of cups represents. The girl in the Six of Cups illustrates the part of us who accepts help. Helping others is a noble thing, but so is accepting help. Recognizing that you can’t doing everything by yourself is the first step to being able to help others yourself. Together, the boy and girl illustrate the community that was first depicted in the Three of Cups.

In the background towards the right of the card, there is a guard walking away. Also, there is the Raam Mandir far away. This shows that the community of the two children is removed from the hustle of adult life. It encourages us to remember our childlike qualities as we grow up. The girl’s head contributes to the many paradoxes that litter the Tarot cards. The girl has a double face due to her hairstyle. Depending on how you look at it, you can see a face to the left of her head or to the right of her head. This is the only Tarot card with flowers in the cups. This reveals the blooming affection between the two children as well as the spiritual growth of the reader.

Upright meaning

This card often represents nostalgia, innocence, and childhood memories. It suggests that you’re feeling a sense of joy and happiness as you revisit pleasant memories from your past. The card encourages you to embrace your inner child and to find joy in simple pleasures.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate stagnation, resistance to change, or an inability to let go of the past. You may be holding onto old patterns or beliefs that are no longer serving you, or you may be struggling to move forward in your life. The card suggests that you may need to let go of the past and embrace new experiences.