The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Cups

Cups in tarot represent the cteis or the letter HE, symbolizing feminine energy and nourishment.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

ReposeSubstance

Repose is a concept related to CUPS in its upright position, symbolizing rest and contentment

HeartsSubstance

Cups correspond symbolically to hearts, representing emotional and relational themes in the Tarot

DisappointmentConcept

Disappointment is a concept related to CUPS's reversed meaning, symbolizing loss or decline

DespairConcept

Despair and CUPS are interrelated concepts, with Despair described as a state symbolizing dissatisfaction or loss, being intrinsically linked to CUPS in its reversed form. This association implies that when examining or interpreting CUPS in a reversed position, the meaning shifts to encompass emotions and experiences of Despair, highlighting feelings of dissatisfaction, loss, or hopelessness.

Moon HouseLineage

The ninth house, symbolizing the Moon and the soul, is related to the cup, which symbolizes the soul and fluidity

Ancient LiteratureConcept

Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with cups

ChildrenLineage

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

PastLineage

Past is related to CUPS as a concept of history or memories

PropositionConcept

Proposition is associated with CUPS as a concept of a formal offer

HappinessConcept

Happiness is related to CUPS as a concept of joy and positive outcomes

FutureConcept

Future is related to CUPS as a concept of change and new beginnings

Wands→Concept

Both wands and cups are part of the Tarot system and have symbolic meanings related to the zodiacal ideation

Swords→Ritual

Both swords and cups are part of the Tarot system and have symbolic meanings related to the zodiacal ideation

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

CupsthroughChildrenilluminatesTruth →
I. Cups & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Truth

The concept of children being unsophisticated aligns with the truth as described in the Axiomata Hermetica

CupsthroughChildrenilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Cups & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Bewitchment

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of bewitchments

CupsthroughChildrenilluminatesWill →
I. Cups & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Will

Children form a magic chain through their games, which strengthen their willingness to play together

CupsthroughChildrenilluminatesAxiomata Hermetica →
I. Cups & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Axiomata Hermetica

The Axiomata Hermetica, a set of philosophical teachings, draws an explicit connection between its principles and the state of children. According to the teachings, children embody an unsophisticated and pure state of being, which aligns harmoniously with the core concepts of the Axiomata Hermetica. This alignment suggests that the wisdom and truths contained within the Axiomata Hermetica can be understood through the lens of a childlike innocence, making children an exemplary figure in illustrating the principles espoused by the Axiomata Hermetica.

CupsthroughSignificatorilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Cups & Significator

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

II. Significator & High Priestess

The High Priestess (second card of the divination layout) represents the initial orientation or spiritual influence on the querent

CupsthroughSignificatorilluminatesDivination →
I. Cups & Significator

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

II. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

CupsthroughSignificatorilluminatesPentacles →
I. Cups & Significator

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

II. Significator & Pentacles

Pentacles are the Significator for very dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and a sallow or swarthy complexion in the court cards

CupsthroughSignificatorilluminatesKing →
I. Cups & Significator

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

II. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

CupsthroughSignificatorilluminatesKnight →
I. Cups & Significator

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

II. Significator & Knight

Knight is one type of Significator used in the divination process

CupsthroughChildrenilluminatesPrima Materia →
I. Cups & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Prima Materia

The Prima Materia can be discovered by paying attention to the presence of children, as they play with it in the streets