Ace of Cups
The suit of cups denotes feelings and the Ace of Cups is no exception. It speaks of love. Whether this is love of self or love within a relationship it forces you to look at it and what it means for you.
In this version of the card we see a white dove perched precariously on top of the cup which looks as if it is about to tumble into a stormy sea. Water (the sea) stands for emotions and these are looking a bit turbulent as the waves break onto what is left of the headland upon which the cup sits.
You may wish to keep in mind that even though things within your relationship (or within yourself) are not all smooth sailing you can endure through most of it and stick things out for another day (as with the farmer in the background who has been attending the fields). Underneath the cup is the field the farmer has been attending to. Look at all the hard work he has put into it only leaving a few weeds out towards the headland overlooking the sea. Love sometimes is not all smooth sailing.
There are ups and downs and there is endurance where both people know each other so well that there is no need to speak things through as the underlying feeling of love between them means they know the relationship will endure even through hard times and they’re both willing to put the work into the relationship to make this happen without the need for a “pat on the back” or acknowledgement from their partner.
If you have the feeling today that you are walking a balancing act within a relationship and not sure whether to stay or go think of all the hard work that has gone into the relationship so far, the foundations which have already been laid down and then decide whether you wish to fly away from this or tend to planting the seeds for further growth between the two of you.
What you wish and hope for with the relationship can be accomplished and today is perhaps the perfect day to allow yourself to daydream of this as Venus (planet of love) comes into close contact with Neptune (planet of dreams). Let your imagination soar and perhaps the dove (of peace) will take you to places where you can “see” what you want next and manifest what needs to be done to accomplish this.
The card used for today’s tarotscope is part of the Tarot of Durer series which pays homage to the German artist of the Renaissance era, Albrecht Durer. Written by Manfredi Toraldo and illustrated by Giacinto Gaudenzi. This is a Lo Scarabeo deck, distributed by Llewellyn.
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Wow, just today I told my hubby that I have worked my ass off attending to him and making sure everything is prepared for him, etc and I don’t get any return on my investment (not appreciated). In recent weeks, I have seriously thought about the future of our 13yr marriage because recently we had a major issue happen that shocked me and angered me. This card hit it today. I have been really thinking about leaving, but I think about how much we’ve worked to get where we are today. Forgiveness is hard as it is because of the trust that has been broken. I’m working on it and I don’t mind spoon-feeding either because that’s how I was brought up – always serve family, friends, and loved ones although with everything that has happened I’m may start to keep score with him now because I want some cake now. 🙂
Very nice card and such an awesome explanation of the card meaning! Thank you.
Yes… it was a different way of looking at the Ace of Cups as the imagery in this particular Ace of Cups was different to most packs. Glad it hit home for you and keep in mind you can have some cake… choose one specially for you because to nourish yourself and not give all the time to others is a way of replenishing your own reserves of self caring and self love which in turn gives back to others.