I. Page of Cups Rider Waite image description
The Page of Cups, like any other Page card, represents a new beginning or a renewal. The man on this card wears a blue costume with floral patterns and a hat with a long shawl. He is standing alone on the beach with a single golden cup in his hand. Surprisingly, a fish sticking its head out of the cup and looks at the young man’s face. This man hopes his glass would bring him the toast or another drink, but instead a strange fish that can speak.
This card points out the surprise and inspiration that comes to us from the world of unconsciousness and spirituality. Inspiration is considered to be something that comes to us in the most unexpected and difficult way to understand.
The Page of Cups means Cupid gives you opportunities for love. He conveys the real chances to experience the romance, the deep feelings
This card may indicate a child or young adult who has an innocent soul that correlates with your needs for emotion, state, love, intimacy or spirit. Sometimes, the Page of Cups implies that your heart is completely filled with love and emotion. At these times, you should feel free to express and enjoy your feelings without thinking of anything else.
II. Page of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Emotional, Intuition, Intimate, Love.
About emotions
- Feel touched;
- To express emotions;
- Reaction to the beauty;
- Sentimental or romantic;
- Abandonment of the impartiality and objectivity;
- Let the heart lead the way.
Intuitively
- Receiving guidance from inner;
- Take action based on the premonition;
- Remember the dreams;
- Have a spiritual experience;
- Direct experience;
- Believe in instinctive reaction.
Intimacy
- Start or refresh a relationship;
- Meet someone attractive;
- More affectionate with someone;
- Beyond the procedural rituals;
- There is a special moment of harmony;
- Strengthen the friendship;
- Share private things.
About love
- Perform a profound gesture;
- Show sympathy and understanding;
- Forgive yourself;
- Forgive someone who hurt you;
- Apologize to someone who you have hurt;
- Reach and inspire someone;
- Heal a broken relationship;
- Make someone optimistic;
- Respond with interest instead of anger;
- Refusal of judgment or conviction.
III. Page of Cups Upright Card Keywords
a message, the creative beginning, the synchronization
Words and Keywords
Sensitivity, social invitation, love, warmth, attraction, comfort, kindness, the beginning of creation, the exchange of emotions, gentle emotions, a new state in a relationship, creative imagination, a quiet study, intuition, imagination, inspiration, an introvert, spiritual ability, friendliness, the depth.
Inspiration from a friend, the news of a fun event such as a birth or a wedding, a love letter, feeling fresh, a new stage in the process of emotional development, the emergence of potential talent, artistic ability, new plans, artistic sensitivity, good idea, an important message, news of the birth or marriage, starting new projects, a relationship with a friend, enjoy working alone, teaching, training, education, children, homosexuals.
Introduce
When the Page of Cups appears, it is a sign that allows the childish aspect of you to show up. Like most of the cards in the Cups suit, this is a positive sign and implies emotional encouragement. The card may also show that someone who looks smaller than you gives you a certain message.
Overview
In general, this card expresses a need to play, dream and have a little fun. When this card appears, it sometimes means that you are living too seriously. Margot Fonteyn once said, “The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one’s work seriously and taking one’s self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous”. Remember that difference.
Work
Even if things are always bad with the job you have been engaged in for the past ten years, the appearance of this card shows that you still have reason to hope and expect a positive future. No matter who you are, you have many career options. Life can change quickly, and sometimes it changes in a positive direction. If you are not satisfied with the current job, you still hold the key to change it.
Love
Page of Cups implies that a person younger than you (probably only younger than you a few days) may be part of your love prospect. Remember that love regardless of age, so do not underestimate anyone even if they are younger than you. This post implies that someone is trying to impress you quickly, give that person a chance.
Finance
If you tighten your belt due to someone’s decision, the appearance of this card says that your finances may turn in a better direction. If you are going to buy something valuable, do not be too stingy.
Health
Listen to your body with a deep concern. Is it tell you something? For example, if you are suffering from back pain, are you carrying too much (both literally and figuratively)?
Mentality
You may need to reconsider your spiritual rituals if your traditional rituals are gradually losing efficiency. This can be useful to allow yourself time and space to consider where you can pursue spiritual information which appeals to you. Let’s explore and read spiritual things from other’s belief systems/cultures instead of yours.
Situation and advice
You may get information about the birth of a child, wedding plan, marriage or other good news. You are entering the new stage of emotion and attitude, the period of emotional regeneration. You may be refreshing a relationship or start a new relationship. You are entering a new phase of emotional development that requires you to learn to trust from the beginning.
A sensitive and deep young man can surprise you with good news. You are entering the new stage of emotional development, sensitivity and maturity. If you are starting a job, you may need to pay close attention to emotional problems. Children can play an important role in your present or future life. The Page of Cups can also represent a homosexual person who will likely influence the situation.
This card encourages you to have a new perspective on the difficult problems and approach them with a positive outlook of the doubt, love and compassion. The Page Cup says that you should never stop listening to your intuition as well as stop believing in your dreams. If you stop dreaming, your dream will never come true as it no longer exists. In the darkest moments of life, dreams often bring a ray of hope. So, dare to dream.
Human
A lovely child, a polite and talented young man, a homosexual, someone who helps or comforts you, an artist, a poet, a teacher, an educator, a person friendly and kind; a young man who is sensitive, deep, introverted, ready to cooperate, quiet, dreaming, imaginative, spiritual, sentimental or independent.
The contemplative, a person who brings luck; a gentle, lovable, calm and passionate young man; a student, a trainer, a person who studies and researches alone, someone who is interested in learning about emotional issues, a young friend.
IV. Page of Cups Reversed Keywords
innocent in love, creative sources being stuck
Words and Keywords
Emotional maturity, insecurity, unhappiness, live in the virtual world, daydreaming, escape from reality, loneliness, shortsighted, fickleness, laziness, abandonment, irresponsible, chaos, lacking in thought, confused thoughts, the lie is revealed, womanizer, do not plan for the future, uncomfortable, lethargy, an unhappy child, lose precious things when throwing away the excess, the relationship has faded, reduced social interaction, drug or alcohol problems.
Introduce
When the Page of Cups appears in reverse, it is a sign that you can play and dream, but you have to keep it realistic. You may find it difficult to aware the difference between daydreaming and reality.
Overview
Overall, this card in reverse represents a need to play, dream and have a little fun. However, you need to know the limits. Everything has the price that you have to pay in a certain way. Be aware of the consequences of what you do.
Work
When this card appears in reverse, it demonstrates that you are highly appreciated at work. However, you need to be careful not to despise the rules or be too sloppy even if you work for yourself. If you are unsure about what is happening, or the reason why you are getting into trouble, ask for advice from a trusted friend or an experienced family member.
Love
The Page of Cups reversed signifies a warning when appearing in a spreading related to the relationship. You may be putting your heart into a person who is not ready, pay attention to the signs that you are getting. You should set a time limit on how long you will have a crush on that person, in case he/she is not interested in you. We all have more than just one opportunity to find a soul mate and have many opportunities for happiness. Do not concentrate on thinking about only one person.
Finance
When you get this card in reverse, this is the time to be cautious with your payment. You may be spending just to satisfy your needs. Think carefully before buying a high-valued item.
Health
The Page of Cups reversed may indicate that you, in some aspects, should tend to engage in the newest and the most modern activities to improve your health. In fact, natural remedies can be good and effective for your healthcare, but you need to make informed decisions, and it is best to always have your doctor’s permission. Do not throw your money on those “miracle cures”. Most of them are fraudulent.
Mentality
You may now be susceptible to the confusion between illusion and reality, and this will affect your spiritual practice. Think thoroughly about what you are experiencing, and you can also take advantage of discussions with people who are looking for other spiritual solutions. If you need help or feel confused, just ask for help. We all are on the same journey.
Situation and advice
You may be concerned about the emotional state of a child. Perhaps you are taking the consequences of spoiling your child. Your erratic behavior, lack of discipline, laziness, or lack of commitment can cause problems.
For some reason, you are not living up to your potential or are not making the right use of your talent. Your indifference can be a problem. You may be wasting your time and energy on illusory thoughts and living in an unreal world. Sometimes, this card warns you that you are trying to escape from everything by drowning in drugs and alcohol. A relationship may end or fade away, or there may be a visible decline in your social activities. You may be ignoring an important perception through intuition.
The Page of Cups reflects your creative ability, its reversal may indicate that your creativity is stuck. In addition, you may encounter obstacles to creative projects that you really interested in but may not bring in a good source of income as other things. You have many ideas but have difficulty in turning them into reality.
It may also indicate that you are suspicious of a tendency or a feeling which you are following. You can take action without thinking or allow the immediate desires and emotions to seduce you, especially if they go against your normal thinking, such as making a promise which you can not keep or that commitment does not mean anything to you.
Human
A spoiled child, addicted to drugs or alcohol, someone living in a virtual world, a dreamer, a visionary, a reckless man, a messy person, a frivolous and immature man, a fair friend, a miserable child, a poor student, a person who drops out of school, someone who has no plans for the future, a young man with emotional disorders, a child in a divorced family, those who spread malicious rumors to avenge the painful emotions of themselves, a lazy and selfish person.
In a Tarot spread, the Page of Cups shows an opening that can appear to stir up your emotions, pull you into the deepest feelings and bring you great joy. When you see such an opportunity, just immidiatlt take it.
