Two of Cups
Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups
Upright
- partnership
- mutual attraction
- connection
- harmony
- imbalance
- broken communication
- tension
- separation
In the picture
A young man and woman face each other and exchange cups. Above them floats a winged lion's head over the staff of Hermes.
Upright meaning
The Two of Cups is a meeting of equals. It points to a partnership, romantic or not, built on mutual respect and attraction. The card favours reconciliation, cooperation and real connection.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the exchange becomes unequal. Misunderstandings, a rift or a relationship that feels one-sided are on the table. Honest talk is the way back to balance.
About the suit of Cups
Cups are the suit of water: feelings, relationships, love and intuition. Cups cards tend to describe how you feel about something and how you connect with other people.
