Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Knight of Cups
This romantic knight in shining armor comes in on a white steed to ride the tides of beauty and love.
Keywords: charm, romance, idealism, artistic expression, following your heart, proposals, invitations, imaginative, sensitive, sometimes impractical, a messenger of love or beauty
General Meaning: The Knight of Cups gallops in on his white steed, bearing a cup overflowing with emotion and idealism. This card often signifies a romantic pursuit, a charming invitation, or the arrival of someone who sweeps you off your feet (metaphorically or literally!). The Knight of Cups is a messenger of love, beauty, and imaginative ideas, often acting on impulse and driven by his feelings.
Personal Interpretation: Embrace that exhilarating feeling of being swept away by a new idea or a burgeoning romance! It's important to allow ourselves to be moved by beauty and to follow our passions, even if the path ahead isn't entirely clear. Take a leap of faith and pursue what truly resonates with the heart, even if it seems a little idealistic!
Reversed Meaning: unrealistic fantasies, disillusionment, superficiality, manipulation, fear of rejection
Affirmation: "I follow my heart with courage and express my emotions with grace and authenticity."
Symbolism: white horse, golden cup, youthful knight, calm waters
Imagery Notes: white horse - purity in intentions for the path forward; golden cup - promise of being filled until that cup runneth over; youthful knight - vigor and energy; calm waters - tranquil state of mind and emotions
People: romantics, artists, musicians
Places: art galleries, theaters, dreamworlds
Media:
Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Knight of Cups encourages us to embrace the beauty and romance in life, but also to maintain a sense of groundedness. While following our hearts is essential, it's important to temper our idealism with a bit of practicality to avoid potential disappointment. This Knight reminds us that true charm comes from authenticity, not just grand gestures. It's about the genuine offering of our emotions and creative spirit.
How are you currently expressing your romantic or creative impulses, and what steps are you taking to ground those dreams in reality?
