Six of Cups as Feelings in Love & Relationships (Upright & Reversed)

The Six of Cups is the card of childhood, nostalgia, comfort, and familiarity. The card shows a young boy leaning down and passing a cup filled with flowers to a young girl. The girl is happy and grateful, looking back to the boy with love. This shows the passing of traditions, happy reunions, and childhood innocence.  

The Six of Cups reminds us that our inner child is important in a meaningful relationship. When we are with someone who we truly love and trust, our inner child will feel free to roam and play. Listen to your innermost self, as your young self is deeply in touch with your intuition. Your child self is young, but they are also wise. 

Upright Six of Cups as Feelings

If you are asking about how someone feels about you and you draw the Six of Cups, it means that this person is feeling truly comfortable with you. When they are with you, they are able to be themselves. They are unafraid to share their inner child with you. With you, they feel at peace, happy, and more alive. 

They also feel like they are drawn to you because you remind them of everything that is familiar. If you’ve known each other for a long time, they appreciate your history. If you’ve just met, they may feel that you are familiar because your souls have known each other in other lifetimes. Have you ever had the feeling that you’ve known someone for a long time, even when you’ve just met? That’s the feeling they’re feeling right now. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Six of Cups means that this person has very warm feelings towards you. They feel like they have known you for a long time, even if you’ve only just met recently. They feel very comfortable with you. They are able to be themselves around you. This bodes well for any new relationship, because it means that you are starting from a very good place. 

For existing relationships, the Six of Cups indicates that this person is very happy in the relationship. They appreciate you so much because they are able to be themselves around you. They don’t have to pretend. You make them feel happy, at peace, and so alive. They feel comfortable sharing their feelings with you. They also appreciate your history together. You’ve shared so much together, and that shared history is important to them. This is a great place to be in any relationship. If you are looking to take your relationship to the next level, this is a great sign. 

If you are asking about an old flame or an ex’s feelings about you, the Six of Cups indicates that they are thinking about reconciliation with you. They’ve spent time thinking about you and they’ve realized that there is so much that you’ve shared together. Your history means a lot to them. They are able to be truly comfortable around you. If you are wondering if you will reconcile or get back together, this is a great sign. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Six of Cups is an excellent omen. Your partner truly appreciates you and the relationship. They feel at ease. They are able to talk with you about anything, even hard things. To them, this shows just how important you are in their lives. They can’t see a future without you, and they are ready to take the next step.  

Reversed Six of Cups as Feelings

When the Six of Cups is reversed, it means that this person is feeling like they are stuck in the past. They are taking their feeling of nostalgia too far. While taking comfort in the past is good, it can also be a detriment to future growth. They could feel like they wish that things would go back to the way they used to be, rather than finding a solution that works in the present. 

This person may also be feeling like things have become boring, repetitive, and stale. Perhaps they have taken on so many duties, obligations, and adult responsibilities that they no longer feel in touch with their inner child. 

For singles and those in new relationships, the Six of Cups reversed is a sign of feeling stuck in the past. They are not ready to let go of the past and fully embrace the present. They may be hung up on an ex or a past relationship. They are clinging to what is familiar at the expense of new growth opportunities. They are scared to move forward, because they are terrified of the unknown. Until they let go of their past, it is going to be difficult for them to be a full participant in a new relationship.  

For those in committed relationships, the Six of Cups reversed is a sign of wishing things could go back to the way they used to be. Your partner may be feeling like things have become boring, repetitive, and stale. They are thinking about how exciting it was at the beginning of your relationship. Perhaps they are starting to feel like your relationship is becoming more of a duty and an obligation. Now is a good time to inject some newness and spark into your relationship. Talk with your partner about your shared vision and values for the future. What can you look forward to? How can you encourage them to express themselves and their inner child?

If you are asking about an ex’s feelings about you, the Six of Cups reversed means that they are still hung up on you. They are feeling stuck in the past. They are finding it very difficult to move forward in their life. They are constantly dreaming about how things used to be between you two. If you are wondering if it is possible to reconcile or get back together, it definitely is. However, keep in mind that for your relationship to truly blossom, you both need to be forward-looking. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Six of Cups reversed means that they are more focused on the past than the future. They feel like the relationship is comfortable and they don’t see the rush to move forward. In a way, they are scared of the future. They are scared of stepping up and taking on more responsibilities and obligations. Until they confront their fear of the future, they will not be able to move forward in the way that you want.  

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Six of Cups represents nostalgia and familiarity. With someone you truly love and trust, your inner child will want to come out and play. Being able to be this comfortable with someone is an amazing sign for any relationship. Remember that your young self is wise, as it stays close to your intuition. 

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