Tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
The Knight of Cups is someone whose current actions in this situation are motivated by emotion. His heart is focused on something, such as a vision, a quest, a creation, or on someone. In this case, he is absolutely compelled to follow his heart to the exclusion of all else, for good or ill. At this point, he considers nothing else; all that matters is his presumed love, reconciliation, poetry, art, or dream. It will be very difficult to turn this knight's attention from his current pursuit.
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The Universal Waite knight is so certain of his heart's message that he moves slowly and steadily forward toward his dream. He has a firm grasp of his vision, as symbolized by his holding the cup. This clarity allows him to progress. It is his compass.
Core meaning: One who acts in the realm of emotions, art, and relationships.
The Legacy card shows the helmet emerging from the water, representing the knight's journey into the depths of his heart. He finds strength and direction after having been immersed in his dream.
In the Shadowscapes card, the knight's dream has taken on mystical proportions, as shown by the grail-like chalice in the sky. He is willing to follow it anywhere, whether or not it is practical or even possible.
