The essential meanings of this Minor Arcana card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

Upright: The Six of Cups upright represents nostalgia, kindness, and childhood memories. It often appears when something (or someone) from the past resurfaces, or when you're feeling sentimental about "the good old days." This card can indicate pleasant reunions, heartfelt generosity, or simple joys. Upright, it encourages embracing innocent happiness and perhaps learning from the past to bring more kindness into the present. It may also suggest an opportunity to heal old wounds by revisiting them with a compassionate perspective.

Reversed: The Six of Cups reversed can indicate being stuck in the past or over-romanticizing it. You might be clinging too tightly to memories and not engaging enough with the present moment. This reversal could suggest that it's time to let go of childhood illusions or outdated thinking that no longer serves you. On the other hand, sometimes it means moving on: you're ready to leave past influences behind and grow beyond what was once familiar. The reversed Six of Cups urges a balance – cherish your memories, but don't let nostalgia stop you from making new ones or facing current realities.

Three Possibilities

The secrets of this card for heart, mind and soul.

Love: A tender nostalgia drifts through the air—past love, childhood memories, or the warmth of a familiar connection. This card can indicate a soulmate bond, rekindled love, or a reminder that the purest love is one untainted by the burdens of the present. Let love be simple and kind.

Career: A return to an old opportunity, a reconnection with a past colleague, or a career rooted in something deeply personal. This card may also indicate a profession tied to children, creativity, or legacy—something that stirs the heart and feels familiar, like a calling rediscovered.

Spirituality: The child within you speaks—listen. Spiritual truth often lies in simplicity, in the wonder of youth, and in memories that whisper forgotten wisdom. Reconnect with innocence, with playfulness, with the magic you once knew before the world told you otherwise.