6 Of Cups As Feelings: Upright, Reversed & Combinations


The 6 of Cups is often seen as a tarot card that mainly represents a sense of nostalgia and vivid memories.

When it comes to feelings, or maybe even more specific, how someone feels about you, the 6 of Cups can provide some useful insights and ideas.

In this blog post, I will take take a closer look at the most important meanings of the 6 of Cups tarot card with regards to feelings so you can use it to better interpret your own situation!

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6 Of Cups As Feelings

The 6 of Cups tarot card generally indicates that someone is thinking of you fondly, or that they have good memories with you. The 6 of Cups in upright position is a positive tarot card to encounter during a reading and represents a sense of importance and appreciation.

On the other hand, it can also suggest that the person is feeling sentimental, and might be longing for simpler times.

They may miss a time or place from the past and could be feeling nostalgic.

If you are in a relationship with this person, it can suggest that they are happy in their relationship with you, and that they feel deeply loved by you.

The 6 of Cups tarot card from the beautiful and popular Light Seer’s Tarot Deck
The 6 of Cups tarot card from the beautiful and popular Light Seer’s Tarot Deck, check it out right here!

When the person in question happens to be an ex-lover, the upright position of the Six of Cups might indicate that they still think of you fondly and are missing the relationship that once was.

It can also indicate that they have good memories with you and just like to think back on your time together.

When it comes to friendships, the upright position of the Six of Cups can indicate that someone is missing their childhood, or a time/place from the past.

If you’re not in contact with the person in question anymore, this tarot card can also suggest that they are having fond thoughts of you and miss your company.

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6 Of Cups Reversed As Feelings

Reversed, the 6 of Cups can suggest having negative feelings towards someone, or even trying to forget about someone altogether. It can also suggest that someone is trying to move on from a relationship, or that they have already moved on at this point.

It may additionally indicate that someone is not happy with the relationship they are in, and could be feeling hurt or betrayed by their partner.

When it comes to friendships, the reversed position of the Six of Cups can indicate that someone is not happy with the way things are going.

They may feel that the friendship is one-sided, or that they are not getting what they need from it.

It may also suggest that they are trying to move on from the friendship, or that it is no longer serving them in a positive way.

It can additionally indicate that they have bad memories with someone and are trying to forget about them.

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6 Of Cups And The Lovers As Feelings

When the 6 of Cups and the Lovers tarot card appear together, it can indicate that someone has very loving feelings towards you. Maybe even a romantic love interest! As a combination, it can also suggest that they are thinking of you and have fond memories.

The 6 of Cups and The Lovers as a tarot card combination can also suggest that someone is trying to move on from a past relationship, but they are still feeling attached.

When it comes to friendships, the combination of the Six of Cups and the Lovers can indicate that someone is very attached to you and feels a strong sense of love for you.

If you’re not in contact with this person anymore, it can suggest that they are having strong feelings of love for you and are missing your company.

If you’re in a relationship with this person, the 6 of Cups and the Lovers together tends to indicate they are very happy in the relationship and feel deeply loved.

the Lovers tarot card from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck
the Lovers tarot card from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

Maybe you’re even soulmates!

If the person in question is your ex, they may be hoping that the relationship can be revived, and are feeling attached to the good memories of your past.

It can also suggest that they are trying to move on, but haven’t quite been able to do so yet.

6 Of Cups And The Star As Feelings

The 6 of Cups and the Star tarot card combination can suggest that someone sees you as a literal star in their life, or that they are looking up to you in admiration. They may very well see you as their role model and feel very inspired and uplifted by you.

In general, it can suggest that someone has a lot of faith in you and they are hoping for the best when it comes to you.

The Six of Cups and the Star with regards to a relationship can suggest that someone is feeling very hopeful for the future of your relationship.

They may see you as their soulmate and have a lot of faith in the relationship.

The combination indicates that they are feeling very loved in the relationship and have a lot of hope for what’s to come.

6 Of Cups And The Empress As Feelings

When the Six of Cups shows up combined with The Empress tarot card in a reading, it often suggests that someone feels very nurtured and protected by you. They may have a deep sense of attachment to you and feel very comfortable when they happen to be in your presence.

Maybe they are even in love with you. Generally, it can suggest that someone feels very secure in your presence.

The 6 of Cups and the Empress together in a relationship can suggest that someone feels very taken care of by their partner.

They feel that you are their safe place, and they always know that they can rely on you.

They may also feel as though you are their other half, and that you complete them in many ways.

the Empress tarot card from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck
the Empress tarot card from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

In regard to friendships, the Six of Cups and The Empress often suggests that someone feels safe with you. Maybe they are going through something difficult and you’re the one they go to for support.

It can also suggest that someone is in love with their best friend, but has not yet told them how they feel.

In regard to family, the Six of Cups and The Empress can suggest that someone feels very loved and supported by their family.

They may have a very close relationship with them and feel that they can rely on them for anything.

6 Of Cups And Judgement As Feelings

The Judgement tarot card and its appearance in combination with the Six of Cups can indicate that someone has very strong feelings towards you. It can suggest that they feel very judged by you, or they may have agreed to something with you in the past.

When this is the case, there’s a chance they feel obligated to do what they initially agreed with you in the first place and may feel guilty for not being able to live up to the expectations.

The 6 of Cups and Judgement together can also suggest that someone feels a lot of regret about certain things.

It can indicate that perhaps there is a lot of baggage in the relationship, and one person may be feeling judged for things that they have done in the past.

In regard to friendships, it can suggest that someone feels like they are always being judged. They may feel a sense of pressure to do things a certain way.

When it comes to family, the Six of Cups and Judgement tarot card combination can suggest that someone is feels like they don’t quite fit in or they don’t meet the expectations of their family.

6 Of Cups And 4 Of Wands As Feelings

The Six of Cups and the Four of Wands tarot card combination can suggest that someone is celebrating a happy memory with you. They have fond memories of a time that you have spent together. In general, it can suggest that someone is very happy in your company.

When it comes to relationships, the Six of Cups and Four of Wands can suggest that someone feels very content and thankful to be with you.

They may feel that they have reached a new chapter in their relationship with you.

With regards to friendships, it can suggest that someone is very happy with their friendship with you. Perhaps you have reached a new milestone or phase in the friendship and it’s time to celebrate!

When it comes to family, the Six of Cups and Four of Wands together can suggest that someone is very happy in their relationship with their family.

They feel an increased level of closeness and truly blessed to be part of a loving environment.

In Conclusion

So, to conclude, the 6 of Cups with regards to feelings often suggests that someone is thinking of you fondly and has good memories with you.

They may feel very nurtured and protected by you, or even inspired by you.

In reversed position, the 6 of Cups can indicate someone feels negative towards a relationship or friendship and may be trying to move on.

In some cases, for example when the 6 of Cups shows up in combination with the Judgement tarot card, it can suggest that someone is feeling very judged in a specific situation.

However, in the majority of readings, the 6 of Cups is a positive tarot card that suggests someone has good feelings towards you.

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