Romance · Idealism · Devotion · Healing
A horse formed from condensed water glides dreamily across the scene, emphasizing both the water element and a sense of fantasy—clearly signaling the card’s connection to Pisces. The floating horse and the winged hand express the Knight’s dreamer quality.
The fiery pattern on the cup reveals the "fire within water" nature of this Knight, a blend of emotional depth and passionate spirit.
Side Note: Compared to other Rider-Waite knights, the Knight of Cups rides a grey horse, whereas the Knight of Swords has a white (but grey-maned) one. The purest white horse belongs to Death. (Wands Six has a white horse too, but it’s partially obscured.)
Associated Sign: Pisces / Jupiter & Saturn in Pisces, Moon in Aquarius
Element: Water with Fire
Career: Creative inspiration, working toward an ideal future, idealism in the workplace, harmonious relationships, emotionally driven decisions, pitching proposals, office romance, intuitive sparks, visionary thinking.
Relationship: Romantic pursuit, tenderness and empathy, emotional depth, idealized love, resistance to practical constraints, warm and expressive gestures, healing companionship, strong sense of ritual, charm, imagination, willingness to take emotional risks.
Wealth: Turning inspiration into profit, artistic income, emotional investment, intuitive decisions, profitable collaborations, windfalls, emotionally driven spending, creative ventures, and supportive resources.
Career: Detachment from reality, emotional decision-making, unclear goals, avoidance of responsibility, blurred boundaries, broken promises, creative block, failed collaborations, low efficiency, daydreaming, lack of initiative, directionless effort.
Relationship: Excessive fantasy, emotional dependence, false promises, ambiguity, emotional overwhelm, self-deception, avoidance of conflict, stagnation, insincerity, unrealistic expectations, flirtation without depth.
Wealth: Financial illusions, blind trust, reckless emotional spending, investment scams, resource loss, dependency on others, overextended finances, unrealistic returns, vague plans, hidden debt, and poor financial planning.
