Prince of Cups Tarot Card Meanings

Prince of Cups Upright Meaning

This card is traditionally entitled the Knight, but in some modern decks appears as the Prince. Traditionally, this card in this suit has pictured a homecoming -- portraying a return to his true heart's home after a long journey. Like the prodigal son, he may be returning after long estrangement from all he holds dear.

His taste for adventure is exhausted -- there is no more romanticizing of battles or travel in strange lands. Now he wants to go where he will be recognized, wanted and welcome -- where he doesn't have to fight at every turn. He has the attitude of one who has become older and wiser, the prodigal son.

Prince of Cups Reversed Meaning

The Knight of Cups reversed continually looks for excuses or a way to blame his problems on someone else. He is not mature enough to realize that until he takes personal responsibility for the way things are in his life, he will continue to add to conflict rather than exercising his natural helping and healing powers.

Prince of Cups Advice Position

The Knight of Cups (in some decks, a Prince) in this position advises that you jump into your new situation with both feet. Get involved with what is happening in the present. Think no more about the route you had to travel to get back here. There is no need to be cavalier about what seems familiar.

Look deeply at the underlying values here. You may find that they represent something you mistakenly rejected in the past. Be humble enough to look at things through new eyes. At a deep level, your heart and soul are being nourished. Don't be tempted to run away again -- this is where you belong. Your entire journey was designed to bring you home with new appreciation.

Prince of Cups Love Position

This card is traditionally entitled the Knight, but in some modern decks appears as the Prince. Traditionally, this card in this suit has pictured a homecoming -- portraying a return to his true heart's home after a long journey. Like the prodigal son, he may be returning after long estrangement from all he holds dear.

His taste for adventure is exhausted -- there is no more romanticizing of battles or travel in strange lands. Now he wants to go where he will be recognized, wanted and welcome -- where he doesn't have to fight at every turn. He has the attitude of one who has become older and wiser, the prodigal son.

Prince of Cups Career Position

When the Knight of Cups (in some decks, a Prince) is in this position, a person or style of interacting that was lost from your workplace is returning at last. It could be a revival of the good old ways. Or it could be the discovery of a cache of early and inspiring documents or the Prodigal Son returning.

A cup of wisdom, initiation or awakening will be presented to you, distilled from the lessons of the long, hard road. The great clarity that has been achieved can be transferred to those who remained behind if the latter can respect the effort put into acquiring it. This journey was a formidable sacrifice for the ones who took it. Be prepared to welcome the weary travelers and remain open to the messages being hand-delivered to you.

Prince of Cups in a Yes or No Card Reading

The Knight of Cups is a card of virtue and character. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the Knight of Cups, the answer is YES. Carry yourself with confidence, like you're the star of the show.