Unlock the Mysteries of the Ace of Cups
Ace of Cups Tarot Card
Lord of the Root of the Powers of Water
Season: Summer
Astrological Correspondence: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Yes or No Question: Yes
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Description and Symbolism
Esoteric Symbolism Embedded in the Ace of Cups
A white gloved hand emerges from a cloud holding a golden chalice. The absolute lack of color of the hand expresses that we are starting at the very beginning. The cup has five streams of water flowing outward into a calm, blue lake. The water is symbolic of cleaning the body, the baptism of Christ and the essence of life. According to Faith Javane and Dusty Bunker in their book, Numerology and the Divine Triangle, “It [five] might be called the pivotal point in which the ions, now encased in flesh and form, must decide upon their future in the rest of the cycle 6 through 9. (pg.11). The interpretation is that the Ace of Cups indicates the formation and now it’s time to decide where to take that formation.
Doves are universally a symbol throughout the entire world. The message of love, unity and peace connects the entire world. In the Ace of Cups, a white dove descends into the chalice with a wafer. These are mainly Catholic constructs, to represent the holy dove uniting with the flesh of Christ.
In the Bible, Noah sent the dove, Columba, out as a messenger to find if land was near. One day the dove brough back an olive branch and since then the olive branch has been a symbol of safety and peace. The United States took Columba from the Bible and made her a secret feminine counterpart to the American bald eagle.
Doves are symbolic to Muslims as having a direct connection to God, no doubt probably taken out of Christian documents. Muhammed was said to speak to doves in the form of the Holy Spirit. Purposeful dove nests are set up in Mecca since they have a direct link to Allah. The God of Abraham is threaded through out the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck.
The constellation Columba is the Latin word for dove. It’s a small, faint constellation the famous astrologer, Lori Lothian of LunaticAstrology.com, knows a lot about. Her astrological work focuses on minor asteroids and stars. This is beyond the scope of this particular blog, but feel free to check out Lori’s YouTube channel and content.
Three bells are attached to the chalice. Bells are universal symbols that come up all around the world with the same meaning: To communicate with the spirit realm. Bells are used to call to God or for heavenly angels to ward off demons.
There are three bells in the Rider-Waite deck because in Christian churches the bells are rung three times to signal that the church is ready for worship, announcing to the spiritual realm to fill the church with its heavenly light and to calm the worshippers with the peaceful sound and the vibration the sound makes in a cathedral. Three is the holy trinity: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.
Baby pink water lilies float that the bottom of the expansive water. We know they are babies because European water lilies start out as pink, but turn white as they age. Here is the nascent emphasizes placed on the Ace of Cups. The card is ripe for manifestation. Where will you take it? Source: https://www.britannica.com/plant/water-lily
The Ace of Cups represents the manifestation of our heart into the physical. There are 26 yods that resemble droplets of water. Twenty-six is the number associated with the Page of Wands. This reinforces the divinatory meaning of the Ace of Cups as a messenger, unlike the other Aces in the Minor Arcana.
The water represents our emotions, subconscious desires, and love. Think about how water takes representation in astrology. The High Priestess Tarot Card discusses water in length.
Many of the symbolism was found in Adele Nozedar’s book, “The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z compendium of over 1000 designs.”
Interpretation and Divination
The Essence of the Ace of Cups
All Aces are about the possibility of something amazing happening. The universe is giving you a gift, but it’s up to you to take the lead and run with it. Do not take this moment for granted. When dealing with the Ace of Cup, it is the right time to get in touch with how you are feeling emotionally. Emotions are what manifestations are all about. Every manifestation starts with the feeling.
Ace of Cups speaks of unconditional love, acceptance and forgiveness. Self-love and self-care are part of unconditionally loving yourself. If you are having a hard time forgiving someone, this is the right time to release that burden. Don’t allow other people’s feelings to take you somewhere dark. Forgive, accept the person or situation won’t change and move on. The Ace of Cups with all its holy water is cleansing you.
The Ace of Cups can indicate a burst of over flowing new emotions. It can be any intense emotional feeling such as the love for a new baby, romantic love or the love you feel when you give a gift from the heart. You may even have a fantastic new idea or creative expression that leaves you with overwhelming feelings and emotions.
The Ace of Cups can also signal a new baby or the conception of a new baby. It’s the type of pregnancy that results from the love of two people.
Ace of Cups represents the feelings of love, not the action that we take when we feel love.
Ace of Cups in Love Readings
Understanding the Ace of Cups in Romance
When you get the Ace of Cups in a love reading, then be prepared for a little bit of love! You’ve got the Ace of Love! It’s a new beginning for your love life. Now you need to nurture it. In some instances, it can mean unrequited love, while the Two of Cups is mutual love.
Ace of Cups as Feelings
Emotional Insights of the Ace of Cups
If you want to know how someone feels and you get the Ace of Cups, you know they are feeling a lot. Your love interest maybe so overpowered with feelings that they don’t call you back. We don’t really know what kind of feelings they have, but that they have a plethora of feelings. These feelings could range from scared, anxious, sadness, love, happiness or even anger. You may need to look for the surrounding cards or draw a clarifier to figure out what kind of feelings.
Signifier or Personality Traits
The Archetype found in the Ace of Cups
Physical Representation of the Ace of Cups
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Ace of Cups as an External Factors
You could see or hear another person’s joy. This could be a party that you hear your neighbors having or you might be staying in a hotel where a bridal reception is taking place. Either way, it brings you a sense of joy and happiness.
One the other hand, you could have a lot of external energy flowing through you from the holy guardian spirit. This over welling of your own emotions, could come out in expressions of art, dance or music which affects other people. It affects others in a positive, wonderful way.
Ace of Cups Ethereal Tarot Deck
Dynamics
The Ace of Cups Crossing Card
In the traditional Celtic Cross Tarot Spread, often the card you place over the Situation Card will reveal whether the crux of the situation is an obstacle (hindering) or helping (strengtheing). This placement is the second card drawn in a traditional Celtic Cross Tarot Spread.
Ace of Cups as an Obstacle
When the Ace of Cups comes up in the crossing position or obstacle position, then there might be some unrequited love. Perhaps you love someone who doesn’t love you or someone loves you that you don’t love.
Ace of Cups as a Strength
When you get the Ace of Cups in a Celtic Cross as the crossing card to strengthen the dynamic in the reading, you need to use the full strength of your pure emotions. The Ace of Cups is pure, raw and unadulterated emotions. Emotions are the foundation of the human experience. Manifestation of desires are brought about by intense levels of emotional output. Use it wisely and the rewards will be plentiful.
Ace of Cups as Advice
The Ace of Cups advice is to get in touch with your deepest subconscious feelings because they are speaking to you directly from superconsciousness. Right now, you have a direct channel to the Holy Guardian Angel who advises you to find love in yourself first before you can attract love from another person. There is a deeply, moving spiritual aspect to the advice that is also very simple if we look to the One Voice from above and silence our minds from any sort of chatter.
Career Implications
The Ace of Cups in Professional Life
Ace of Cups in Career
When the Ace of Cups comes in a career or professional reading, it indicates a new start. I recently got this card for a woman who was recently divorced. She was overwhelmed with feelings of sadness over the dissolution of her marriage, plus wondering how she was going to supplement her income without her ex-husband.
She was ultimately asking about money and career, so I immediately moved any associate with romantic love to the backburner of my reading. Focusing on just career I was able to see her surrounded by flowers. The smell of lilies intoxicating her life. There was an acute sense of happiness. I could see her arranging the flowers in beautiful vases.
I suggested she work around flowers. She had a garden in the home she shared with her husband. Now all she needed to do was turn her passion for gardening and flowers into a profitable career.
The Ace of Cups in a career or financial reading indicates that the querent needs to work with something that they are truly passionate about. The Ace of Cups is the seed of emotional contentment. It only wells up when we fuel it with the things we love.
Ace of Cups Professions
Drama. Actress. Romance Novelist. Priestess. Funeral Director. Florist.
Astrology and Tarot
Astrology: Ace of Cups rules the Water Signs
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Everyday Aspects of the Ace of Cups
Daily Life and Practical Matters
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As a weather forecast, the Ace of Cups can predict rain, flash flood or leaks.
Potential Outcomes for the Ace of Cups
What could be.....
The Ace of Cups Outcome in Love
I’ve seen the Ace of Cups as the final card in a love reading, to indicate a one-sided love. One person gives most of the love, while the other person receives. This union is unfair and not sustainable. Ultimately if asking about a romantic union, you want to look for the Two of Cups.
The Ace of Cups indicates the possibility of a new romance, but it doesn’t guarantee it.
If you are already in a relationship and asking about love, there are things that need to be healed between the two of you.
Ace of Cups Outcome
Aces as outcomes are exciting because they evoke the possibility of infinite possibilities. You haven’t yet taken the action toward the material. This is why the Ace of Cups comes up for conception. All the hard work comes 9 months later as a baby. The conception (the ace) was the easiest part!
Not asking about pregnancy? Good. You should probably just ask a doctor anyway.
Reversed Meaning
Ace of Cups Reversed
When the Ace of Cups appears reversed, all the feelings and love have dried up. There is a block to feelings and essentially the person is not feeling it anymore.
In the Ace of Cups, all those yods falling in the form of water look a lot like teardrops. It can represent crying over spilt milk or being upset by every little wrong in your life.
Infrequently, this welling up of emotions can also signal death of a loved one.
Ideas for advanced tarot readings
Tarot Combinations
Ace of Cups and Chariot
a. Containing your emotions even though they feel like they are over flowing inside.
Ace of Cups and Two of Swords
a. “No, I will not return your love.”
Ace of Cups and Two of Cups
a. Overflowing with reciprocated love. The beginning stages of love.
Ace of Cups and Three of Cups
a. Overflowing of emotions while talking or meeting with a friend(s). The three could indicate an angry, manipulative, libertine values and love triangles. The over flow of emotions is extreme when water combines with water.
b. Just wanting to drink with your friends.
Ace of Cups and Six of Cups
a. Having an overwhelming desire to be with your children
b. Meeting with a soul mate for the first time.
Ace of Cups and Knight of Pentacles
a. The love grows and swells. It is strong and enduring.
b. He plants the seeds of love with careful deliberation.
c. She decides that love must grow and flourish between them. It can last with careful attention to detail.
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