| Arcana | Minor |
| Suit | Cups |
| Element | Water |
| Attribution | Air of Water |
Knight of Cups
Knight of Cups
In shortAn offer made from the heart.
Upright
romantic offerfollowing the heartcharman invitationidealism
This is the romantic: proposals, invitations, artistic pursuits, following a feeling wherever it goes. He moves slowly and deliberately, unlike the other knights. Where he turns up, an approach is being made and it is sincere.
Reversed
moodinessunrealistic romancedisappointmentan offer with no substance
The romance is a performance or a projection. Grand gestures with nothing behind them, moods presented as depth, or an ideal of love no actual person could satisfy. It can also mark the disappointment when a beautiful offer turns out to be empty.
In the pictureHis horse walks — the only knight not charging. He holds the cup out level, offering rather than carrying. Winged helm and heels, for Hermes; a river and mountains ahead, a journey with water in it.
The turn
Make the offer, or accept it. Then check what is actually behind it.