Upright Keywords:
Romantic proposals, Offers, Invitations, Taking action, Following your heart, Chivalry, Gentlemanly behaviour, Being swept off your feet, Charm, Attraction, Dating, Affection, Warmth, Gentle, Caring, Sensitive, Artistic, Creative, Imaginative, Psychic, Graceful, Tactful, Diplomatic, Peace loving, Negotiator
Reversed Keywords:
Unrequited love, Heartbreaker, Manipulator, One night stand, Cheating, Deception, Disappointment, Revoked offers or proposals, Bad news, Procrastination, Obsession, Trouble-making, Tantrums, Moodiness, Turmoil, Lack of diplomacy, Jumping to conclusions, Creative or intuitive blocks, Avoiding confrontation, Homosexuality/LGBTQ+
Upright Meaning
In a general context, the Knight of Cups Tarot card can represent proposals, offers, good news and invitations. The news or offers he brings usually carry with them a lot of excitement. They are the kinds of offers or news we hope to receive. Knights as action takers and as such, this Minor Arcana card can be an indication that now is the time to take action and follow your heart or that you are about to get swept off your feet. The Knight of cups can also signify gentleness, affection and warmth. It can also represent grace under pressure or diplomacy so you may find yourself acting as a mediator in resolving any disputes or conflict. If representing a person the Knight of Cups is a charming adult (usually 20-35 year of age and usually male) who is emotional, romantic, caring, gentle and idealistic. He is chivalrous, warm, tactful and a peace lover or good negotiator. He may be a water sign such as Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Reversed Meaning
In a general context, the Knight of Cups reversed Tarot card can represent revoked offers or proposals, bad news and withdrawn invitations. The news this Minor Arcana brings usually brings with it heartbreak, sorrow or disappointment. The Knight of Cups reversed Tarot card can be telling you not to jump to conclusions or to check your facts before taking action. The reversed Knight of Cups can also signify moodiness, tantrums and emotional turmoil so expect stressful situations when he appears. The Knight of Cups reversed can also indicate that you may be procrastinating or avoiding taking action rather than confronting a situation head on. If representing a person, the Knight of Cups reversed can indicate that an adult (usually 20-35 year of age and usually male) who at first appears to be charming and trustworthy may turn out to be any of the following: disloyal, passive aggressive, commitment-phobic, a drifter, a manipulator, a cheater or a heartbreaker. He may be a water sign such as Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.