Cups · 34 of 78
Knight of Cups
A knight in winged helmet rides a calm white horse at a walking pace, holding a single cup before him like an offering. A river winds through the dry land he crosses.
★ Upright
The Knight of Cups is romance in motion — the invitation, the proposal, the artist following inspiration wherever it rides. Upright, it can be an offer arriving or your own heart finally acting on what it feels. This knight moves slower than the others because the cup must not spill.
♺ Reversed
Reversed, charm outruns substance: promises without follow-through, moodiness, a courtship that is all gesture. It can also mark your own idealism setting up a disappointment. Ask what is actually in the cup being offered.