Five of Cups and Six of Cups

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Five of Cups and Six of Cups cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Five of Cups and card Six of Cups

When the Five of Cups is upright, it symbolizes loss and disappointment, but there remains hope for the better. Meanwhile, the Six of Cups upright speaks of the present tinged with memories from the past. Together, these two cards can indicate a situation where someone can't let go of the past, which prevents them from moving forward. For example, they might live in memories of past relationships and overlook new opportunities.

Combination of card Five of Cups and reversed card Six of Cups

If the Five of Cups remains upright and the Six of Cups reverses, the situation changes. The reversed Six of Cups can warn of excessive attachment to the past. Along with the Five of Cups, this may indicate that the person focuses too much on their losses, preventing them from seeing the positive aspects of their present. For example, they might remember their ex-partner and compare them to the current one, hindering their enjoyment of the current relationship.

Combination of reversed card Five of Cups and card Six of Cups

When the Five of Cups is reversed, it signifies accepting losses and being ready to move on. The Six of Cups in an upright position indicates memories that color the present. Together, these cards may suggest that the person is finally ready to let go of old grudges and negative memories. For example, they might accept a breakup and start noticing new opportunities in their life.

Combination of reversed card Five of Cups and reversed card Six of Cups

If both cards are reversed, they indicate acceptance of past losses and readiness to move forward, but excessive attachment to the past can interfere. The reversed Six of Cups may suggest that the person still lives in the past, which can cause problems in the present. For example, they may become too engrossed in memories and forget that their life is happening right now.