Ace of Cups as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Ace of Cups is the card of love, new feelings, emotional awakening, and creativity. This card shows a hand extending outward, offering an overflowing chalice to the viewer. The cup is overflowing with water, which symbolizes pure emotion, love, and happiness. 

The Ace of Cups is a reminder of the outpouring of feelings and happiness in the start of a new cycle. A new cycle can begin at any time, whether it’s at the start of a new relationship or a rekindling of a spark in an ongoing relationship. The Ace of Cups reminds us to dig into our own creativity and intuition for the answers.

Upright Ace of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Ace of Cups, that means this person intends to see your relationship through. When you’re around, all the negativity melts away. You bring them so much happiness. They feel a unique connection with you and are eager to explore what the future holds.

The Ace of Cups as intentions means that they will bare their whole being to you. They’ve found themselves in a beautiful place, as if they are being awakened to new possibilities. A newfound intimacy has sparked within them — one that brings forth compassion and understanding towards you. Your relationship is an opportunity for both of you to flourish together, with trust built at the deepest level.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ace of Cups is a sign of them intending to create a meaningful relationship with you. This person is head over heels for you! They’re so thrilled to be with you and can hardly contain their joy, talking about it with everyone they know. This could very well end up being the most meaningful relationship of their life and they’re excited to go on this journey with you.

For existing relationships, the Ace of Cups represents an intention to take your relationship to the next level. This person is so happy to have found love with you. Your relationship has reached an incredible new level of intimacy, understanding, and compassion. You two are growing together in all the best ways — they know that no one else could take your place in their life. They know that by being with you, they’re becoming the best possible version of themselves.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ace of Cups shows that they intend to renew your relationship. Spending time away from you has made them realize that the single life isn’t for them. They had some misconceptions about your relationship, but they’ve reflected on that and have changed their mind. They intend on reaching out to start over with you.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ace of Cups means that this person’s intentions are to look to the future with you. They know that you are the one for them and are ready to begin a new stage of life with you. Your relationship is something that they deeply cherish and truly cannot live without. They already have plenty of plans for the future and are excited to carry them out with you.

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Reversed Ace of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Ace of Cups reversed, that means this person intends on going through the motions right now. They are deep in their feelings. They don’t know how to process their emotions and where their life is gonna go next. They are just looking to be alone and vulnerable right now to try and figure things out.

The Ace of Cups reversed as intentions means that they are looking for something. Despite their best efforts, they seem to be unable to truly love or accept love in return. This could have a deep root such as unresolved childhood trauma, damaging previous relationships, and low self-esteem — all of which stop them from fully opening up. But with conscious steps towards healing these wounds and showing themselves more kindness, it is possible for even the most closed-off hearts to learn how to genuinely give and receive affection once again.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ace of Cups reversed is a sign of them intending to love, but they cannot. This person needs a bit of time and space to process the emotional baggage from their past before they can move into a new relationship. This person is stuck in the past, unable to move forward and experience a loving relationship. They are weighed down by the baggage of their previous experiences, which keeps them from being fully present.

For existing relationships, the Ace of Cups reversed represents an intention to block off connections with you. It’s never an easy situation when a relationship is headed in the wrong direction. You and your partner may be experiencing this right now, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. Take it as an opportunity to have an honest conversation with them and find out what might be bothering either of you. After all, two-way communication will always help strengthen any bond.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ace of Cups reversed shows that they intend on closing themselves to love. They feel sad and lonely like there’s no one they can turn to. Breaking up caused them to lose faith in relationships and they aren’t looking to get into another one again. Your ex needs to take this time to heal and open up to love again. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ace of Cups reversed means that this person’s intentions are to overcome their emotional barriers before seeking further commitment. They aren’t in the right state of mind to take this relationship further. Allow them to deal with their emotional baggage first. Moving forward to the next stage of your relationship is going to have to wait for the time being. 

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Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Ace of Cups represents an outpouring of new feelings and happiness. This is the start of a new beginning. You’ve turned a new leaf and you are on to the beginning of a new cycle. This is a beautiful place to be in any relationship. 

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