Ace of Cups Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Ace of Cups from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
(Trahortatis) Artistic expression; the desire to create. Maker spirit. Creative Genius.
Reversed
(Trahortatis) Depression. Intoxication. Numbness.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Commencement of a love affair.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
Inflexible will, unalterable law.
Reversed
Unexpected change of position.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
The inquirer, if male.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Feasting, Banquet, Good Cheer
Reversed
Change, Novelty, Metamorphosis, Inconstancy.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A love letter, good news
Reversed
a removal or a visit from a friend.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
signifies ardent love; eternal fidelity