Knight of Cups in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Knight of Cups Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Water
Pisces
The Knight of Cups is the messenger of the heart, the bearer of emotion, love, inspiration or spiritual offering. He moves forward gracefully, with faith in the impulses of the heart, and invites you to do the same. This card can represent a sweet event to come: a declaration, a proposal, a message of love or apology, or a moment of strong, inspiring intuition. It urges you to reconnect with your sensitivity, to dare to express what you feel, to experience your emotions fully but without rushing. The Knight of Cups is telling you: life is speaking to you delicately – it’s up to you to listen. Let yourself be touched, let yourself be moved, let love and beauty guide you: this could be the beginning of your next great chapter.
RWS Tarot : Arcana Knight of Cups readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Knight of Cups
In the sentimental domain, the Knight of Cups heralds a declaration, a proposal, or the arrival of a sincere and romantic love. He is often the messenger of the heart, offering his feelings with delicacy and authenticity. If you’re a couple, this card suggests a tender, poetic moment when love is expressed, shown and experienced with intensity and attention. It can announce a marriage proposal, a love letter, a romantic surprise, or a sweet recapture. For singles, this sign indicates the arrival of a sincere, attentive suitor, possibly artistic or very sensitive, with a real desire to enter into a relationship. The advice: open your heart, listen to his or her feelings, and let yourself be carried along – a beautiful story may be in the making.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Knight of Cups
At work, the Knight of Cups heralds a professional or creative proposal in line with your deepest aspirations, your emotions or your artistic sense. It can represent a benevolent offer, a pleasant collaboration, or a project in which you will be able to express your sensitivity and imagination. This card favours artistic, relational, spiritual or support-related professions. It invites you to put your heart into what you undertake, to follow your intuition rather than pure logic. If you’re in transition, this Horseman urges you to go for what really moves you, even if that path is less conventional. It also carries a message: be attentive to the signs and suggestions that emerge, because they speak to your soul more than to your mind.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Knight of Cups
In financial matters, the Knight of Cups invites you to listen to your heart when managing your resources, and not to base your choices solely on the rational. It may indicate an expense linked to love, art, a creative project or something emotionally important, such as a romantic trip, a work of art, a gift of support, or an emotional investment. This is not a card of massive enrichment, but of gentle, pleasant flow, buoyed by confidence and inspiration. It encourages you not to be afraid to invest in what makes you tick, even if there is no immediate return. If an offer is made to you, the Knight of Cups says: check what you feel before you sign – human value takes precedence here over numerical value.
Family reading
with the card Knight of Cups
In the family sphere, the Knight of Cups evokes a period of appeasement, tender gestures and sincere and profound exchanges between family members. It may represent a son, a brother, or a kind-hearted parent who plays a mediating or consoling role. It is a card of emotional openness, encouraging closeness, reconciliation and open-hearted discussion. It can also signal a surprise visit, a loving message from a loved one, or an inspiring family project, such as an event celebrating love or the beauty of the bond. The Knight of Cups invites you to express your emotions without fear, to open your heart in the family circle, and to welcome others in their vulnerability. Love flows more freely than you might think.
Spiritual reading
with the card Knight of Cups
On a spiritual level, the Knight of Cups is the pilgrim of the heart, the one who moves forward guided by intuition, dreams and the impulses of the deep heart. It indicates an inner quest motivated by beauty, compassion and the search for emotional and aesthetic meaning. This card may mark the beginning or resumption of a very personal spiritual journey, centred on universal love, sacred creativity, or the search for inner harmony. It can herald a gentle mystical experience (dream, vision, synchronicity), or the meeting of a spiritual guide with a very gentle and poetic energy. The message is clear: move forward following the voice of your heart, even if you can’t yet see your destination. The Knight of Cups is the symbol of the inspired inner journey – one that transforms with grace.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
Knight of Cups and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Knight of Cups according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card Knight of Cups in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
