Six of Cups combinations

Six of Cups beside other cards in a spread

Six of Cups with every card

Each row gives the outlook in all four states, read from Six of Cups's side: Six of Cups first, then its partner.

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The Fool A new start made with old warmth: someone or something from the past returns as a fresh beginning.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Fool upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Fool reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Fool upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Fool reversed: Challenging

The Magician Past successes and old connections become the raw material for a new venture.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Magician upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Magician reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Magician upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Magician reversed: Challenging

The High Priestess Memory becomes a teacher: an old bond or a familiar place carries insight worth hearing.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The High Priestess upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The High Priestess reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The High Priestess upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The High Priestess reversed: Challenging

The Empress Family warmth, happy memories and care given freely; a home that feels safe.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Empress upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Empress reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Empress upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Empress reversed: Challenging

The Emperor A secure home and warm family ties: the past offers support, and someone protective keeps it safe.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Emperor upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Emperor reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Emperor upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Emperor reversed: Challenging

The Hierophant Heritage and homecoming: family traditions, childhood faith or an old teacher bring comfort and direction.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Hierophant upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Hierophant reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Hierophant upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Hierophant reversed: Challenging

The Lovers Tender love with deep roots: shared history, an old bond renewed, or a choice true to family values.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Lovers upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Lovers reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Lovers upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Lovers reversed: Challenging

The Chariot Drawing on the past to move forward: a homecoming, a reunion or an old method that works again.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Chariot upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Chariot reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Chariot upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Chariot reversed: Challenging

Strength Warmth from the past, met with mature kindness: old bonds renewed on adult terms.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Strength upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Strength reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Strength upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Strength reversed: Challenging

The Hermit Revisiting the past brings clarity about who you are, and an old connection may return.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Hermit upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Hermit reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Hermit upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Hermit reversed: Challenging

Wheel of Fortune Fate brings back someone or something from the past, and the return feels warm and well timed.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Wheel of Fortune upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Wheel of Fortune upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Challenging

Justice Past kindness or effort comes back as its fair return: a reunion, a repaid debt or a renewed bond.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Justice upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Justice reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Justice upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Justice reversed: Challenging

The Hanged Man Slowing down lets the querent revisit their roots and find what the past still has to give.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Hanged Man upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Hanged Man reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Hanged Man upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Hanged Man reversed: Challenging

Death A chapter closes with gratitude, and an old bond or old skill is carried into the new stage.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Death upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Death reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Death upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Death reversed: Challenging

Temperance Old ties are mended at a calm pace, and warm memories help the present instead of replacing it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Temperance upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Temperance reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Temperance upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Temperance reversed: Challenging

The Devil Someone or something from the past returns with warmth and a strong pull, and the old dynamics come with it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Devil upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Devil reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Devil upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Devil reversed: Mixed

The Tower After a sudden upheaval the querent turns to home, old friends and familiar ground for support.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Tower upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Tower reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Tower upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Tower reversed: Challenging

The Star Good memories feed new hope: an old dream, friend or place helps the querent heal and look ahead.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Star upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Star reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Star upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Star reversed: Challenging

The Moon Old memories and dreams return with real warmth, and intuition shows what they still mean.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Moon upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Moon reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Moon upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Moon reversed: Challenging

The Sun Warm memories and present joy line up: a reunion, a restored bond or an old success repeated.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The Sun upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The Sun reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The Sun upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The Sun reversed: Challenging

Judgment An old bond or past success returns, and this time it is seen clearly and renewed for good reason.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Judgment upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Judgment reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Judgment upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Judgment reversed: Challenging

The World A long chapter closes in peace, and the past is honoured as part of a finished whole.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, The World upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, The World reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, The World upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, The World reversed: Challenging

Ace of Wands Something from the past returns with new fire: an old idea, friend or love becomes a fresh start.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Wands reversed: Challenging

Two of Wands Past experience and old connections feed a plan that looks forward.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Two of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Two of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Wands reversed: Challenging

Three of Wands Old connections and proven methods support a plan for growth, and a reunion or return is favoured.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Three of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Three of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Wands reversed: Challenging

Four of Wands A homecoming or reunion: old ties and familiar places are welcomed back with warmth.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Four of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Four of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Wands reversed: Challenging

Five of Wands An old bond returns with an old rivalry, warm and competitive at the same time.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Five of Wands upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Five of Wands reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Wands upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Wands reversed: Mixed

Six of Wands A success that feels like a homecoming, shared with old friends, family or a former mentor.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Six of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Six of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Wands reversed: Challenging

Seven of Wands The querent stands up for family, old friends or a renewed bond, and the past gives them strength.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Wands upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Wands reversed: Challenging

Eight of Wands The querent reconnects quickly with someone or something from the past, and the reunion is a warm one.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Wands reversed: Challenging

Nine of Wands Lessons and allies from the past give the tired guard what he needs to finish and hold his ground.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Wands reversed: Challenging

Ten of Wands Hard work goes on, and help or comfort from familiar people and old methods makes it bearable.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Wands upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Wands reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Wands upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Wands reversed: Challenging

Page of Wands An old love, friend or passion comes back with fresh energy, and the past feeds a new start.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Page of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Page of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Wands reversed: Challenging

Knight of Wands Fresh energy goes into something from the past: an old friend, a former place or a project worth reviving.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Wands reversed: Challenging

Queen of Wands Old ties renewed with warmth and confidence: family, reunion and proven ideas that work again.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Wands reversed: Challenging

King of Wands Old strengths put to new use: past experience, old contacts and a leader who builds on them.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, King of Wands upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, King of Wands reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, King of Wands upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, King of Wands reversed: Challenging

Ace of Cups Old warmth comes back with new life: a reunion, a renewed bond or joy found again in familiar things.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Cups reversed: Challenging

Two of Cups An old connection comes back warm and equal: a reunion, a renewed romance or a familiar partner.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Two of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Two of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Cups reversed: Challenging

Three of Cups A reunion worth celebrating: old friends, family and shared memories around one table.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Three of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Three of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Cups reversed: Challenging

Four of Cups A warm offer from the past arrives, and the querent has to look up from the flat cups to take it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Four of Cups upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Four of Cups reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Cups upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Cups reversed: Mixed

Five of Cups Grief reaches for good memories, which comfort the querent but keep their eyes on the past.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Five of Cups upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Five of Cups reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Cups upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Cups reversed: Mixed

Six of Cups Memory, roots and old friendships take center stage, and they bring comfort and clarity.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Six of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Six of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Cups reversed: Challenging

Seven of Cups Warm memories and bright options mix, and the querent must check which cup is a real memory.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Cups upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Cups reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Cups upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Cups reversed: Mixed

Eight of Cups The querent leaves a finished chapter with gratitude, carrying good memories and not the old life.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Cups upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Cups reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Cups reversed: Challenging

Nine of Cups A long-held wish comes true, and old friends or family share in the joy.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Cups reversed: Challenging

Ten of Cups Family happiness rests on deep roots, and old bonds and new ones meet around one table.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Cups reversed: Challenging

Page of Cups The inner child wakes up, bringing wonder, tenderness and creative play into the present.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Page of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Page of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Cups reversed: Challenging

Knight of Cups Tender feelings with deep roots lead to a sincere romantic or creative gesture.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Cups reversed: Challenging

Queen of Cups Memories are handled with care: old bonds and past joys feed a mature, generous kind of love.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Cups reversed: Challenging

King of Cups The past is met with calm authority: old ties and family matters are handled wisely and kindly.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, King of Cups upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, King of Cups reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, King of Cups upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, King of Cups reversed: Challenging

Ace of Swords Clear thinking meets warm memory: you understand the past well enough to use it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Swords reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Swords reversed: Challenging

Two of Swords You weigh an old bond or familiar path against something new and are not ready to choose yet.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Two of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Two of Swords reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Swords reversed: Challenging

Three of Swords Heartbreak sends you back to the past, for comfort from old friends or to relive what was lost.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Three of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Three of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Swords reversed: Mixed

Four of Swords A restorative pause among familiar people and places: going home to recover your strength.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Four of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Four of Swords reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Swords reversed: Challenging

Five of Swords An old bond is strained by conflict, and the memory of better days asks whether winning is worth it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Five of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Five of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Swords reversed: Mixed

Six of Swords You leave a hard stretch behind and carry good memories with you toward calmer water.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Six of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Six of Swords reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Swords reversed: Challenging

Seven of Swords Something from the past returns, and the Seven advises discretion and a clear look before you trust it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Swords reversed: Mixed

Eight of Swords Feeling trapped, you reach for memories of a safer time, which comfort you and can show the way out.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Swords reversed: Mixed

Nine of Swords Anxiety keeps you up, and warm memories and old friends are the comfort that helps you face it.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Swords reversed: Mixed

Ten of Swords A painful chapter closes, and you rest among familiar people and places before starting again.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Swords upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Swords reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Swords upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Swords reversed: Challenging

Page of Swords News from an old friend or a fresh look at your roots: curiosity and memory work together.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Page of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Page of Swords reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Swords reversed: Challenging

Knight of Swords Fond memories turn into a quick decision: reconnecting, reviving an old plan or going back somewhere familiar.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Swords reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Swords reversed: Challenging

Queen of Swords The querent looks back with warmth and clear eyes, keeping what was good and naming what was not.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Swords reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Swords upright: Harmonious ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Swords reversed: Challenging

King of Swords A good memory passes the test of logic, and returning to a proven path is a sound, reasoned choice.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, King of Swords upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, King of Swords reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, King of Swords upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, King of Swords reversed: Challenging

Ace of Pentacles Something from the past opens a new material opportunity: an old contact, an old skill or money that returns.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Two of Pentacles Past and present stay in balance: old ties and familiar methods fit easily into a busy life.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Two of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Two of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Two of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Three of Pentacles Old skills and old colleagues come back into play, and shared work on them earns real recognition.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Three of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Three of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Three of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Four of Pentacles What the past gave you is kept safe: warm ties, a family base and money managed with care.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Four of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Four of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Four of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Five of Pentacles Hard times send you back to old friends and family, where help may be closer than it feels.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Five of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Five of Pentacles reversed: Harmonious ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Pentacles upright: Challenging ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Five of Pentacles reversed: Mixed

Six of Pentacles Generosity flows in both currencies, feeling and money, and old kindness is returned fairly.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Six of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Six of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Six of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Seven of Pentacles Something you started long ago is ripening, and patience with an old project or bond pays off.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Eight of Pentacles An old skill or love of a craft returns, and steady practice turns memory into real mastery.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Nine of Pentacles Comfort earned and shared: a secure home, old friends welcomed in, and time to enjoy what you have.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Ten of Pentacles Warm memories and a settled family home: roots, inheritance and old ties support the present.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Mixed

Page of Pentacles A childhood interest or an old teacher's lesson turns into a practical new course of study.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Page of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Page of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Page of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Knight of Pentacles Old loyalties and proven methods carry a long project forward slowly and reliably.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Queen of Pentacles Home is warm and well kept: generosity, family traditions and practical care support each other.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Challenging ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

King of Pentacles Past successes and old business ties become a solid base for long-term wealth and a secure home.

↑↑ Six of Cups upright, King of Pentacles upright: Harmonious ↑↓ Six of Cups upright, King of Pentacles reversed: Mixed ↓↑ Six of Cups reversed, King of Pentacles upright: Mixed ↓↓ Six of Cups reversed, King of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

Frequently asked questions

Does the Six of Cups in a pair mean an ex is coming back?

The Six confirms that the past is on the querent's mind; whether a return is wise depends on the partner. Upright beside an upright Two of Cups or the Lovers, the pair favours reconnecting with warmth. Judgment asks for an honest look at the old dynamic first, the upright Devil warns that the pull may be attachment more than love, and the upright Eight of Cups supports moving on. Every one of these readings describes the querent's longing and readiness; another person's choices lie outside what the cards show.

How does the Six of Cups answer a yes-or-no question beside another card?

Alone, it says yes upright and no reversed. Beside most upright partners that yes holds, warmest for reunions and family matters. An upright Tower, Five of Cups, or Three, Nine or Ten of Swords delays it to not yet. Reverse the Five of Cups or one of those Swords under an upright Six and the answer moves to yes or leans yes. With the Six reversed, an upright partner usually gives not yet or no, and two reversed cards mostly give no.

What do the Six of Cups and the Six of Pentacles mean together?

Both Sixes show generosity passing from someone with more to someone with less. The Six of Cups gives out of affection without counting, and the Six of Pentacles weighs each gift on a scale. Upright together, support, gifts and old kindness are returned fairly in feeling and in money. If either card is reversed the exchange tilts, through old grievances or strings attached, and with both reversed the querent ends up keeping score of what is owed.

What does the reversed Six of Cups mean in a combination?

Reversed, the Six clings: fixation on the past, idealising an ex, fear of change. Beside an upright Two of Cups, a sound present bond is held back by comparisons. The upright Devil makes the clinging a trap, while the upright Eight of Cups breaks the attachment by leaving, at some cost. An upright Queen of Swords is the most helpful partner, since her clear judgment and firm boundaries help the querent close the chapter.

Can a Six of Cups pair be about the inner child instead of a reunion?

Often. When the Six keeps turning up, the reading may point inward, to an old memory or an inner child asking for care. Beside the Page of Cups both cards carry childhood, so upright the pair invites play and creativity, and reversed it points to old hurts that still drive reactions. With Judgment the querent may revisit family memories, and with the Five of Cups placed among past cards, an early loss whose memories still shape the present.