Known also as the Root of the Powers of Water, the Ace of Cups represents potential positive emotional power and new beginnings. It brings an outpouring of love resulting in a new relationship, or a new dynamic phase in an existing relationship. Your cup runneth over; there is a generosity of good feelings in the air - you are willing to see the good in others and celebrate the similarities and contrasts between you. This is the Holy Grail, the prize so sought after by all the Knights of Christendom and it represents purity, honesty and kindness - all positive qualities of the heart. This card describes the state of bliss that we have all heard about but dare not hope to achieve for ourselves - this card arrives to tell you it is within your reach and it is a worthy goal. All of the Aces in the Tarot refer to raw potential energy, and this Ace is no different. Our emotions have power, subtlety, majesty, and sometimes despair as well. The Ace represents the pure potential of our emotions, and it is up to us decide how they will play out. What you feed your emotions is directly related to the emotional crops you will harvest, so take care of your feelings, and your heart, and never let despair or negativity take hold. There is so much energy in this placement that you really can decide how things will turn out for you, and it has the potential to be spectacular. “If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be.” ― Joseph Campbell Image from "Dorotarot" © dorotabuczel.com
