Six of Cups as Love Outcome (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

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 Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the 6 of Cups, that means that you two are very fond and emotionally connected with each other. It is astrologically associated with the Sun in Scorpio which indicates a deep soul connection. In fact, because this card is associated with the past in general, it is often seen as a signifier for a past life connection. You could feel very familiar with each other very early on in the relationship. This may also be a healing relationship for your inner child. You may have been reunited in this lifetime to teach each other a lesson about your inner child’s traumas. Whatever the case may be, this will be a deeply transformative connection.

The 6 of Cups as love outcome is a sign of recapturing your innocence in love. If you’ve been jaded by previous relationships, this person could bring you back to a more innocent time in your life. They might even help you believe in love again. Your relationship with your person will be simple in that you won’t have to overthink things as much as you did with previous partners. This person does not play games. They might be very candid, and they mean what they say in an almost childlike way that you will find refreshing – or this might be how they view you.

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the 6 of Cups as love outcome means a relationship that is easy on the heart. The relationship is marked by kindness, warmth, and well-meaning gestures. The beginning stages of this relationship will be easy to navigate as you will feel instantly familiar with this person. This might be due to having a past life connection with your person. Even if you are dealing with somebody who you’d think would have a ton of baggage, they’re determined to not be jaded. They want to recapture their youth with you, no matter what your ages are.

If you are in a new relationship, the 6 of Cups as love outcome means a new beginning with someone from the past. Even if this is a completely new person in your life, you will feel a sense of comfortable familiarity with them. This could be because you have lived past lives together. The main vibe of the relationship will be kindness and gentleness. Something about you brings out the gentle side of them. Your person could feel very protective of you for some reason.

If you are in an existing relationship, the 6 of Cups as love outcome means you are very comfortable with each other. You know each otherʼs habits and personality well. The two of you probably have your share of inside jokes, and you know each other inside and out. Both of you love each other unconditionally as you’re not just lovers but also best friends. With this card’s astrological association with Scorpio, you may even be telepathically connected. This is a very positive card to draw in a reading if you’re looking to have children with this person.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the 6 of Cups as love outcome means pining and longing for the past. If you are separated by distance, this is no guarantee that your person will act on their feelings and travel towards you or relocate. But you are on their mind, for sure. This is also the card of nostalgia and reminiscing about the past. So, if you are inquiring about an ex that you are interested in reconciling with, they are definitely in their heads and their feelings about the past that you shared together. This is one of the best cards to draw if you want someone from your past back!

Reversed Six of Cups as Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the Six of Cups reversed, that means that somebody is stuck in the past. This could simply mean that your person is stuck in a perceived “comfort zone.” In more extreme cases, they could be stuck in a previous relationship that’s over. They may be well over their ex as a person, but they’re clinging on to the happy memories they had before things went sour in their relationship. You or your person could be obsessively trying to relive or repeat those experiences. Comparing a current partner with a past relationship is obviously not fair for the other party.

The Six of Cups reversed as love outcome is a sign of immaturity or refusal to grow up. Your person could have a hard time “growing up” and leveling up to a higher commitment. They might want to remain living a bachelor lifestyle with the perks of having a partner. This person is struggling to mature. In some cases, your person may have a hard time accepting the very normal and natural process of maturing due to ageist societal pressures, or they’re experiencing a mid-life crisis. If they’re younger, there may be some issues with arrested development.

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the Six of Cups reversed as love outcome means one of you could be very jaded. Perhaps a negative past relationship experience left one or both of you deeply traumatized. Being scarred by relationships is totally understandable and normal. However, it is unfair to take something a previous partner did to us on a new partner. Drawing this card in reverse suggests that while this relationship has potential, some healing needs to be done first. You or your person need to heal past hurts before pursuing this relationship.

If you are in a new relationship, the Six of Cups reversed as love outcome means one of you is still stuck in the past. You or your person haven’t moved on from a previous experience. This doesn’t necessarily mean your person isn’t over their ex. It could simply mean they wouldn’t touch their ex with a 10-foot pole, but they’re so haunted by what their ex did to them, it’s making your current relationship suffer. You or your person could be obsessively trying to recreate a past relationship instead of creating new, fresh memories. If you’re on the receiving end of this behavior, know when to walk away and find happiness with someone who can love you for just being you.

If you are in an existing relationship, the Six of Cups reversed as love outcome means you’re no longer having the fun that you used to. You also could feel less tender and attentive toward one another. This doesn’t mean your person no longer loves you. They’ve probably just gotten into a routine. If this is not the case, just let your partner know that you miss the sweet little things they used to do. Alternatively, one or both of you are holding grudges about a past experience.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the Six of Cups reversed as love outcome means your person is stuck in the past. If you are separated by distance, your person is unwilling to make any changes for you, especially not relocate and move to a new location. Your person could have strong emotional ties to their current location. They could have grown up in their current location, or their friends and family are all there. Compromise, transparency, and honest discussions need to be had with your person. If you are inquiring about an ex you’re interested in reconciling with, they’re stuck on you, but in an unhealthy way that might not be helpful in healing your relationship.

Conclusion

For love readings, 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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