The 6 of Cups
Keywords: Kindness, Memories, Childhood
We've had this one before, but I love the imagery in the Wild Unknown deck. Showing the roots of the tree in bright colors. There's more to a person that meets the eye. Remember you have no idea what anyone is going through below the surface, so treat everyone with kindness. Those hidden roots are what make you into the person you are, embrace them and stand tall, and proud like the tree on this card.
Although this is one of my favorite cards in the Wild Unknown deck, the imagery here is quite different than many decks. The Waite-Smith tarot depiction shows two humans who appear to be children. The older child offers a cup filled with flowers to the smaller child. The presence of children on the card has led it to sometimes be associated with innocence, childhood or nostalgia for the past.
My strongest association with this card in any deck is that of kindness: simple, spontaneous acts of good will that do not ask for anything in return. Sometimes it is necessary to see beyond differences and embody the energy of altruism. It is true that there are many “dark” aspects to human nature, but the Six of Cups reminds you that humans are also capable of embodying tender loving care.
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