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

The Knight of Cups is the card of idealism, charm, charisma, romance, and diplomacy. The card shows a knight riding on a white horse. He holds out a cup as an emotional offering, perhaps as a truce. His message comes from his heart. He moves gracefully forward, neither charging nor holding back.   

The Knight of Cups reminds us that romantic love can be a true whirlwind of charm and idealism. There is a perfect someone out there for you in the Universe. The Universe hears you, and your intentions will be manifested back at you. The Knight of Cups is a reminder of the beauty of romance, lovely and tempestuous in all of its forms. 

Upright Knight of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Knight of Cups, that means this person intends to be with you for a long time. You are the ideal person for them. They love you for who you are and what you do. They are proud of you and your relationship. As far as they’re concerned, you are perfect. 

The Knight of Cups as intentions means that they look at you with only praise and everything good. You are perfect in their eyes. However, this idealistic outlook may not serve you well in the long run. You are only human and are bound to commit mistakes. This person needs to wake up from their dream and stop thinking that you are great in every way. Otherwise, your relationship will only be ruined by such unrealistic expectations.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Knight of Cups is a sign of them intending to enter a romantic relationship with you. They are showy and expressive. You are someone special to them, and they want to show how much they love you. You fit the bill as a perfect companion for them. But they need to snap out of it and realize that every relationship has its ups and downs and isn’t all rosy and cuddly.

For existing relationships, the Knight of Cups represents an intention to keep you by their side. They are happy with your connection. They are head over heels for you, regardless of how long the two of you have been together. There is no room for complacency in your relationship. They continue to treasure you and make you feel special. To them, you are a match made in heaven.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Knight of Cups shows that they intend to be with you once again. They have a lot of realizations about your relationship. Now that you’re not together, they feel incomplete. They are always trying to paint a more ideal picture of your relationship. Keep in mind, though, that your ex needs to do some introspective work to establish a firm grasp on reality, or else the relationship will fail again.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Knight of Cups means that this person’s intentions are geared towards entering a larger commitment. You are someone they want to spend the rest of their life with. Your relationship makes them blissfully happy. They can’t wait for the two of you to start a family together. 

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Reversed Knight of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Knight of Cups reversed, that means this person intends to confuse you with their passive-aggressive approach. They’ll be all amorous one minute and coldly dismissive the next. They don’t follow through with their intentions. You better ask yourself: is this the person you want to maintain a close relationship with?

The Knight of Cups reversed as intentions means that they are frustrated by the reality that not everything will be in their favor. They have set ridiculously high expectations for you. They wanted your relationship to be perfect. But once they experience its imperfections, they don’t know how to handle the changes. They are also notoriously irritable and have a propensity toward excessive jealousy.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Knight of Cups reversed is a sign of them intending to keep you at bay with their inability to be accountable for their feelings. They are being nice to you now, but they are going to start acting distant soon. They don’t give a damn whether their wild mood swings negatively impact you. While you may enjoy this person’s company and hope for a love connection, you must remind yourself that you don’t deserve their erratic behavior. A genuine relationship cannot thrive on such shaky ground.

For existing relationships, the Knight of Cups reversed represents an intention to make you feel confused. There is something wrong with your relationship, and you both know it. However, they can’t pinpoint the exact areas that need to be addressed. Taking a passive-aggressive stance is not productive and will eventually backfire. Instead of getting to the bottom of the issue, your partner becomes enslaved by their ever-changing emotions which manifests in severe mood swings. You need to communicate honestly and set realistic expectations for your relationship moving forward.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Knight of Cups reversed shows that they intend to think about whether or not your relationship was ideal or not. They have a different perspective on what love should be. The unrealistic expectations they set ended your relationship, but they do not acknowledge that they are in the wrong. If you want to get back with your ex, they may need to equip a more realistic and healthy idea of what a relationship should be. Unless they do anything different, you will find yourself back where you started.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Knight of Cups reversed means that this person’s intentions are conflicted. Your partner lacks the decisiveness necessary to get into a deeper commitment at this time. Some days, they want to take the relationship to the next level. On other days, they question the connection you share. For the two of you to be on the same page, you need to have an open and honest conversation about the issue.

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Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Knight of Cups represents charismatic romantic love. Romantic love can be a true whirlwind with its charm, idealism, and high emotional temperature. The Knight of Cups represents the start of a whirlwind romance. Only time will tell if the Knight’s romantic advances will cool to a steady flow of love or simply fade with the wind. 

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