Page of cups

This is the first court card in the suit of Cups and it brings love letters and messages, new romantic instances that have the power to raise and stir up emotions. This is the card of flaky (older) men who implement themselves in various love affairs and chase after taken women.

Page of Cups [Upright]

In this card, there’s a seemingly young man, but he could be middle-aged as well. He is wearing predominantly light blue and pink colors. On his head, there’s a turban resembling both the fish and the wave.

In his hand, he is holding a golden cup – the brightest object in the entire image, and from it, a fish head rises to symbolize fleeting news and flaky emotions.

He is standing on the yellow ground while there’s blue, wavy water (perhaps an ocean) behind him. The sky is grey, resembling clouds - thus clouded mind and illusions at the forefront of consciousness, being unable to discern truth from emotions.

Page of Cups Keywords [Upright]

  • Love messages
  • Love letters
  • Poetry
  • Infatuation
  • Dreamer
  • Naiveté
  • Idealism
  • Sensitivity

Page of Cups Meaning [Upright]

Page of Cups upright represents in most occurrences a male person who is a bit flaky and emotionally unstable. This Page is the representation of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces placements) and as such he cannot be relied upon for something long-term, or stable.

Instead, what he can be reliable for, is the momentary pleasure, infatuation and idealized version of a love romance. He is a good communicator, his words and messages have a certain flair to them, they make you feel good.

But in the end, this is someone who cannot not disappoint you. The disenchantment is imminent with the Page of Cups, and you can cherish only the precious moments, but not the whole entanglement

Key Points – Love [Upright]

  • When this card shows up in a love reading it signifies nice times ahead with your romantic partner, but also the warning that you should be prepared to be disillusioned and to discover that your partner is not as sturdy and promising as he seems at the moment.
  • It signifies a person who is prone to affairs and cheating, someone who doesn’t have a grip over their own basic instincts and desires. Weak-willed partner/love interest.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

  • Page of Cups showing up in a money reading can mean that you’re about to borrow money from someone, or it can mean a minor win at gambling.
  • Either way, it’s not long-lasting happiness in financial terms; it can also be a warning from whom you borrow money, not all people will turn out to be kind lenders.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

  • When this card shows up in a career reading, it means that someone from above fancies you and it gives you precedent over others.
  • This can be a good thing (at the moment) for you, but in the long run, it can cause gossip and jealousy among coworkers to happen, and that can be detrimental to your career advancements in the long run.

Page of Cups [Reversed]

UnlPage of Cups reversed is someone who you had dealings with before, and you know what to expect from this person.

This card reversed represents flaky and fleeting emotions and pretty words that are just that – pretty words, and nothing more.

This is a person who shows up when there’s a breakup or divorce waiting to happen, a breaking point of a relationship, someone who turns the tides but not necessarily for the better, but for the worst.

Page of Cups Keywords [Reverse]

  • Flaky words and emotions
  • Fleeting emotions and moments
  • Breakup
  • Divorce
  • Cheating
  • Alcoholism
  • Addiction
  • Trouble in paradise

Page of Cups Meaning [Reverse]

When this card appears reversed in a reading, it can signify someone who you know very well and you know what you can expect from this person, but they have the charm and the guts to try and fool you once again.

If this card was a planet, it would be both Mercury and Venus retrograde combined – a persistent ex who keeps coming back to you when they have nothing better to do.

This is a card of addiction, gambling and alcoholism as well, as it carries with it the spirit of weak will and succumbing to one’s basic instincts.

Key Points - Love [Reversed]

  • In a love reading, Page of Cups reversed signifies an affair and fornication. You’ve been cheated, or you have cheated on your partner. It also signifies sexual addiction – someone is with you purely out of basic instincts and sex needs.
  • Watch out for STDs, take better care of your genital health.

Key Points - Money [Reversed]

  • When the Page of Cups appears reversed in a money reading, it’s a clear warning to watch out to who you lend your money, as you might never see it again.
  • Especially if the person trying to borrow money from you is a junkie or has a history of addictive behavior .
  • Minor loss.

Key Points - Career [Reversed]

  • When it shows up reversed in a career reading it can signify failed relationship at work and that someone is being sour while spreading rumors and gossip about you.
  • Pettiness.

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