Minor Arcana · Cups · Kn
Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Cups
- Rank
- Knight
- Element
- Water
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Romance · an offer · someone approaching
A romantic proposal or heartfelt invitation arrives. It's a good time to follow your feelings.
Reversed meaning
Fickleness · empty promises · unrealistic expectations
Sweet words aren't backed by action. Check whether the promise is realistic.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Cups
Cups are the suit of water. They stand for emotions and love, relationships and the flow of the heart.
What the court card means — Knight
The Knight is the one who moves. It carries the suit's power forward with action and drive — sometimes too far.
The 14 Cups
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.