The Page of Cups in a tarot reading represents our inner child, a Peter Pan of sorts. Because all pages are messengers, this card represents your subconscious trying to communicate with you.
Many times, this card is attached to the feelings and experiences that we had as a child and how that affects us now.
Do you feel like you are struggling to be creative, make decisions, or find your ‘happiness’? You may need to pull inspiration from the little girl or boy you used to be.
Page of Cups Key Facts
Before we dive deeper into the messages this Page is bringing you in the upright- and reversed position, below a quick overview of the most important words, the element, planet, and zodiac sign that are connected to this Cups card.
| Upright | Idealism, youthfulness, child, good news |
| Reversed | Immaturity, broken dreams, envy, childishness |
| Element | Water |
| Planet | Moon |
| Astrological Sign | Cancer |
Page of Cups Tarot Card Description
The Page of Cups tarot card shows a young person standing on the seashore with a golden cup in her hand. This fairytale page wears a floral tunic and a matching beret, all paired with a long scarf.
The blue and pink colors of the tunic stand for spirituality and growth, while the water lilies on the tunic, symbols of purity, tell us that the page is pure of heart.
Coming out of the cup is a fish, that appears to be locking eyes with the young one on this card. The fish in this drawing represents the unexpected. Unexpected news, unexpected emotions, or unexpected inspiration are all examples of what could be in the future for you.
Overall the mood of the Page of Cups is playful and lightheartedness – one of the key meanings of this cups card.
Page of Cups Tarot Meaning
The Page of Cups upright is a messenger and brings good news about the emotional aspects of your life. Some common messages that result from this card are possible romantic proposals, new relationships, an invitation, or good finances.
The Page of Cups also represents your inner child, a need to play, to dream, to have a little fun. So don’t take things too seriously when this card appears.
Let your imagination and creativity flow and be open to new ideas, as the Page of Cups augers well for new projects and opportunities.
The card encourages you to embrace these opportunities, despite it being something that you may not expect. If you do so, it will lead to new adventures and open many doors.
On the other hand, it can draw attention to our inner wounds that need to be resolved, so be aware of this when making big decisions.
Money and Career Meaning
In a career reading, the Page of Cups bodes well for you. Have you been considering switching careers? If so, this card tells us that now is a great time to do so.
There is good news in your future, maybe in the form of an accepted application or a new hire. If you have disagreements with coworkers, but you want to keep your current job.
You will need to take positive steps forward. Talking with your coworkers to clear the air will make a world of difference. Ultimately, you need to focus on what is going to make you the happiest. No paycheck is worth your mental suffering.
Maybe you have been engaging in a new business endeavor, but you doubt your partner because some details were concealed. The Page of Cups reminds you that while it’s essential to be engaged, not too read too far into your partner’s actions.
What may appear to you to be deceptive could be explained as a simple oversight. You will need to hone in on your communication skills and exercise extra compassion if you hope to overcome this.
In finances, the Page of Cups foresees good financial news. While there is an air of success surrounding this reading, don’t jump into anything without researching first.
This card warns against leaning only on your naivety to carry you through a business deal. Get all the facts first, then make a decision. This will give you a far better outcome.
Love and Relationships Meaning
The Page of Cups offers an exciting message when shown in a love reading. Proposals, pregnancies, engagements, marriages, or births are in your future.
Whether you are ready to take these steps now, or they are somewhere soon, you can stand firm in your relationship. The Page of Cups tells us that you are on the right path and that you will live a happy and fulfilling life with your current partner.
If you are single, the Page of Cups has two significant interpretations. The first is that a romantic partner is gaining interest in you. Make sure that you are staying true to yourself if you hope to attract this person.
Additionally, if you have a secret crush on someone, you need to speak up! The messenger is telling you that you can have what you desire, but you must be willing to put the work in, first.
Health and Spirituality Meaning
When it comes to health, the Page of Cups is a bearer of good news. Perhaps a test result will return in your favor. Have your doctors been struggling with your diagnosis? You will have an answer soon, and you will be able to take steps to feel better as a result.
It can also suggest the need to do inner child work as a way to clear negative programing and connect with your higher self.
Page of Cups Reversed
The Page of Cups in the reversed position isn’t the best omen as it can represent lousy news, sadness, heartbreak, or jealousy.
Another interpretation is that of stolen innocence, broken dreams, or emotional hurt. Perhaps you expressed feelings for someone that doesn’t return them, or your parents didn’t support you growing up.
While these events do take an emotional toll, it is up to you how long you allow this to affect you. If you are struggling with dealing with these emotions, you may think about consulting a therapist. Working through your feelings rather than blocking them is the best route you can take.
Page of Cups: Yes or No
The Page of Cups embodies good news, feeling youthful, and being free. When this card appears in a tarot reading, it is a positive omen that stands for triumph and feeling free. For all these reasons, the answer to your yes or no question is yes.
Important Card Combinations
The Page of Cups is a messenger of news. This could be a new love interest, romantic proposal or a career opportunity. Look for the other cards to figure out what kind of news the Page is delivering.
Page of Cups and The Fool
When the Page of Cups and the Fool appear in a reading together, get ready for a new romance. This new love interest might come as a surprise to you, but the relationship will be good for your soul.
Try not to judge this person based on experience and let yourself love and be loved; You deserve someone in your life that cares about you.
Page of Cups and Death
This card combination with the Death promises good things just around the corner. If you have been looking for new opportunities in your career, things are about to go your way.
No matter how discouraged you may feel, you must keep pushing forward. You may have suffered losses and rejections at every turn in the past, but your persistence is about to pay off.
Focus all your attention on looking for these opportunities, and you will find success once and for all.
Page of Cups and Three of Swords
This duo brings a message about a relationship in your life. Do you have someone in your life with which your connection has been rocky lately? The Page of Cups and the Three of Swords indicates that this relationship will soon be healed.
Communication is a big part of fixing any strained relationship, so be sure that you are talking if you hope to fix your problems. Be clear about the message you are wanting to deliver.
Page of Cups in a Reading
That’s all for the Page of Cups tarot card meaning! If you have pulled this card in your spread, did the message of this page make sense? Did he bring a new romantic relationship or tell you to pull inspiration from your inner child?
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james says
Hi Wille,
I drew a kachina knife with temperance in the past; the fool (me) poc (present) and the world (my goal) and in future 5 of swords. I’m worried about 5 of swords. please what does this mean how to get from here to there? thanQ James
Wille says
Hi James, thanks for your question! The Five of Swords can indicate a lack of communication. It advises you to be honest about your thoughts and feelings ✨ So maybe you should see it as a tip for the future – if you hold things back, you will not gain understanding and clarity in communication with others.
Hope this helped!
Love,
Wille 💜
Kimberly says
Very interesting. I had the page and the death card come in a reading the when they were being picked up they popped out again. this is great news!
Heather says
The fool to me always represents traveling, backpacking, vacations, taking a trip. He always pops up with the page of cups when I’m being offered to take a vacation with my boyfriend. It’s always a solid offer as the pages feet are firmly planted and she looks quite sure of herself. Unlike the knights who always seem ready to bolt in the other directions.