We crave what is secure and steady as we have coped with enough change for the moment. The Six of Cups nicely displays this scenario as we get a feel for the atmosphere contained within the Card. After times of loss, sadness or despair we often take comfort and solace from familiar places and those we have known the longest, such as old friends and family. No matter how bad life was, she was bound to feel better once she returned to Tara. It also was home to all her precious childhood memories. Tara was where she felt safe, loved, cared for and properly fed. The staff and servants, although in despair of her at times for not acting lady-like enough, indulged her childish ways and selfish attitude. Her parents, both gentle and loving, had infinite patience with her and put up with all the antics she got involved in. Tara was where she got her strength from and it was to Tara she always ran when life got difficult or upsetting. Tara was the large plantation family home she had grown up on and she loved every bit of it. With no time to lose, she would have found herself a wagon or horse for the journey and be off. She would then dramatically declare, “ I know what I will do. The camera would zoom in on her face so that we could see the look of delirium before it was quickly replaced by a sudden dawning of realisation or inspiration. Each time we thought she would not get up again as she had nothing left to fight for, but somehow or other she always managed to drag herself to her feet. At these times of despair, Scarlett would reach a terrible low (like the Figure in Card Five) and often flung herself to the ground, unable to cope with the burden she had been given. At times it was funny but at other times she had to endure terrible trauma, starvation and want. She had an terrible habit of drawing drama to herself. Scarlet was a wilful young woman who was strong-minded and quite self-centred. If you have ever watched the movie Gone with The Wind, you will be familiar with the heroine of it, Scarlet O’Hara, who was played by Vivien Leigh. I want to go home”. Home, Homesickness, the Past, Past Influences, Nostalgia and Memories are key elements that accompany The Six of Cups. Upon asking where she wants to go, she instantly replies “take me home. They will cross the bridge with her and any other ones they encounter along the way. After much hugging and comforting, they take their first tentative steps towards the bridge, encouraging the fragile woman and assuring her that all will be well, for they are there to help. Reaching out to each other they embrace and tears fall all round. It is obvious that the sad Figure eventually lifted her head, looked around and saw those who had stood by, waiting a long time. Moving on to the Six, we are relieved to see that much light has come into the situation. When we left the Cups behind to explore the other Suits we weren’t quite sure how long the Figure would stand there staring at the fallen Cups in front of them. Would they ever acknowledge their friends or see the bridge in the distance? It is true that damage was done but the Figure needed to come round to accepting that life had changed and possibly irrevocably. For the purpose of describing this Card we shall refer to the Figure from the Five of Cups as a she or her but it can equally be a he or him if you prefer. Perhaps the Figure didn’t want to be comforted, preferring to wallow in their sadness instead. The Figure had friends or family standing by waiting to help but it was too soon to let anyone get close. When we last visited the Cups, it was very upsetting indeed and we worried about how the black cloaked Figure was going to recover sufficiently to find their way back over the bridge into life again. Six (VI) of Cups Six (VI) of Cups – Home, Childhood Memories KeywordsĮmotional Security, Being Cared for, Giving and Receiving, Openness, Sharing, Goodwill, Kindness, Charity, Gifts, Blessings, Simple Joys, Helping, Forgiveness, Peace, Harmony, Protected, Being Guarded by another, Calm, Contentment, Sanctuary, Fortress, Security, Restricted Freedom/Movement, Predictability, The Past, Past Influences, Nostalgia, Longing, Yearning, Homesick, Familiarity, Innocence, Trust, Childhood, Childhood Sweetheart/Friends, A Child/Baby, Young Person, Playful, Youthful, Courtship, Memories, Reminiscing, Trip down Memory Lane, The Homestead, Hometown, Old Haunts, Old Friends, The Good old Days, The Past, Childhood Issues/Abuse, Old Age, Senility, Nursing Homes, NurseriesįOR CARD MEANING AND KEYWORDS ONLY – CLICK HERE Card Description and ImageryĪs we prepare to enter the Six of Cups, let us take a few moments to cast our mind back to the Five.
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