Six of Cups
The Kitten Days
Upright: Nostalgia, Childhood, Old Friends, Innocence.
Reversed: Stuck in the Past, Growing Up, Leaving Home.
Cat Archetype: Playing with an Old Toy
PAWRACLE’S QUICK TIP
The Six of Cups is the card of pure nostalgia, childhood innocence, and sweet reconnections. It is a gentle invitation to look back at the past with affection, reconnect with your “inner kitten,” and remember that the world doesn’t always have to be so serious.
Six of Cups Meaning: General
The Cat’s Perspective
Do you remember when we were kittens—when a simple dust bunny was a fierce monster and the entire living room felt like a vast, undiscovered continent? Two Grey Tabby kittens are sharing a cup of flowers, representing a time of absolute trust and innocent play. The Six of Cups is pure Nostalgia. You are looking back at the past with rose-colored glasses. An old friend might return. You might visit your old home. It is a sweet, gentle energy. Be playful. Reconnect with your inner kitten. The world doesn’t always have to be so serious, and constantly stressed about the hunt.
Six of Cups Meaning: Love & Relationships
An ex returns! But usually, this is a sweet reunion, not a toxic one. Or, you meet a childhood sweetheart. In a current relationship, you are revisiting the places where you first fell in love. It is innocent, sweet, and comforting. Puppy love (or kitten love).
Six of Cups Meaning: Career & Money
You are returning to a passion you had when you were young. Maybe you used to draw, and now you are doing it for work. Or, you are working with old colleagues. The environment is supportive and safe. You feel at home.
Six of Cups Reversed Meaning: General
You are living in the past. You are the cat who sits by the door waiting for the owner who moved out years ago. The Six of Cups reversed is refusing to grow up. Or, you are realizing that the past wasn’t as great as you remember. It is time to put away the kitten toys and be an adult.
Six of Cups Reversed Meaning: Love & Relationships
Stop comparing your current partner to your ex. The past is gone. Or, you are bored with a relationship that feels too ‘childish’ and you want something more mature. You are outgrowing your old patterns.
Six of Cups Reversed Meaning: Career & Money
You are bored with the safe option. You want to leave the comfort of the nest and try something risky. You are done with the ‘good old days’ and ready to make new memories. Step into the future.
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🐾 Bane’s Senior Insight:
The Soul Companion
At 12 years old, Bane has lived many lives, but he still knows where his favorite feather wand is hidden. He knows where to come back whenever he needs a break from the serious hunt. The Six of Cups reminds us that play is a form of healing. When the world feels too heavy, Bane can often be found batting at a forgotten kitten toy, reminding you that even a senior heart needs to be playful to stay young. He reminds you that while you cannot live in the past, you can always carry the joy of your “inner kitten” into the future.
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