The Page of Cups. Standing next to a flowing body of water is a young man wearing a blue hood/turban (??) and a colorful floral tunic sporting a waterlily motif. The colors of his clothing are pink and blue. He holds a single cup in his right hand, and it is gazing at the fish which is emerging from the cup.
The Page of Cups

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known

Carl Sagan

Overview and Common Meanings of The Page of Cups

When the Page of Cups shows up, anything is possible, A curious mind is needed to take advantage of life’s opportunities.  Be flexible and keep an open mind.  It’s time to enjoy life’s pleasures. This is a time that is all about creativity, intuition, feelings, and emotions, 

Alternative names in varying decks are Intuition, inspiration.

Common Meanings

If the Page of Cup shows up as an influence it often indicates that emotional relationships are healthy and good.  It can be a sign that a new relationship is on the horizon, but it also carries a bit of a warning about rushing headlong into something new and exciting.  It is very important to remember to take care of business no matter how intoxicating the idea of a new relationship may be.  

Finances are seen in a positive light when the Page of Cups shows up, and, as it brings a fair amount of creativity with it, it is a great time to undertake a new project to improve your home or work environment.  This is a great time to think outside the box when envisioning something new and different. 

The Many Faces of the Page of Cups

The shadow side – or reversal – of the Page of Cups can be indicative of frustration, irresponsibility, and emotional immaturity, too much partying, living in a dream world and avoiding reality.  Missing the signs, overreacting, blocked creativity.

Description of the Page of Cups

Standing next to a flowing body of water is a young man wearing a blue hood/turban (??) and a colorful floral tunic sporting a waterlily motif. The colors of his clothing are pink and blue.  He holds a single cup in his right hand, and it is gazing at the fish which is emerging from the cup.   

Themes of The Page of Cups 

  • Creativity
  • Fun
  • Imagination
  • Innovation
  • intuition
  • Inquisitiveness
  • Lightheartedness
  • New directions
  • Serendipity
  • Socializing

Court Cards – Pages

Often called “messenger cards,” Pages of any suit typically represent either young person, or a personality/influence that is young, enthusiastic, and somewhat impetuous.  It is the classic young at heart attitude. In the suit of Cups, which have to do with emotions, we see the Page of Cups as an artistic, dreamy soul, eager to rush into love.  The Page of Cups invites us to explore the artistic, emotional, dreamy side of ourselves.  Sometimes the Pages represent someone, and at other times, it could simply be a personality trait of the querent.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Colors pink and blue – spirituality and love
  • Fish – a symbol of visions and feelings that have taken place, wealth, and insight. 
  • Flowing water – feelings, thoughts, ideas
  • Waterlilies – purity

Herbs for The Page of Cups

  • Agar Agar – Foster joy and accomplishment, attract opportunities and blessings
  • Banyan – luck, success, good marriage
  • Lily – fertility, renewal, rebirth, marriage, happiness, and prosperity
  • Sandalwood – professional goals, Inner consciousness, meditation, spiritual practice, prayer, peace
  • Sunflower – adoration, self-respect, loyalty

Questions that the Page of Cups asks us

  • Are your eyes open to new opportunities that may be showing up?
  • What creative ways can you vision a new direction in your life?

That is the Page of Cups.  Wishing you a week in which you embrace curiosity and vision new possibilities for your life.  As always, please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Thank you for reading and please join me next week for the Knight of Cups!