This new feature presents an electronic version of my new Terra Tarot Deck, one card at a time. The eighteenth card available for download is The Ace of Cups.



The symbology used in my rendition of the Ace of Cups shows a glistening beautiful chalice, engraved with bunches of plump ripe grapes, symbolizing fertility and abundance. Cups represent emotions, psychic and intuitive arts, fantasy and illusion, fertility, emotions, spirituality, sacred sexuality, grace and serenity. They are the dreamy aspect of the Minor Arcana, a delightful addition to any spread. The Ace of Cups represents learning to attune to our inner feelings, to develop empathy for others, and to trust our inner intuition. It also symbolizes the act of falling in love and developing a new relationship, one that grows in many different ways and levels.

Since the theme of this deck is Terra, our Mother Earth, I elected to begin this illustration using a beautiful water and mountain landscape that showcases a young but soft looking mountain that nestles along the bank of calm deep waters. The entire landscape is quite blue in hue since the Cups are associated with the color blue.

Above the chalice rests an decorative Merkaba which represents the metaphysical spirit "vehicle" that becomes activated as we balance our chakras, meridians, and lifeforce. Just beneath the Merkaba, flies a white dove, symbolizing peace and love. To either side of the chalice lies the elemental Water symbol to the left, and the female gender symbol, since the Cups suit are considered to be feminine in nature.

I am presenting an online version of the Terra Deck for our Bella readers. Just click on the banner below to download your copy of the Ace of Cups. Right click on the image that comes up and save to your selected folder.