Tree of Life (Tiphareth in Briah): The Knight of Cups corresponds to Tiphareth in Atziluth. In the World of Pure Spirit, Tiphareth represents Specific Air in the World of Water.

Sephira (Tiphareth): All Specific Air deals with universal harmony from elemental mastery, and correspond to the sixth sephira, Tiphareth or “beauty.” Tiphareth is associated with the Sun. The Sun, which sustains and illuminates Earth, represents the Light of the Soul and mastery over the four elemental aspects of Personality. The Sun archetype radiates life and vitality, sparking one’s unique journey to reach their highest creative potential through self-expression. 

World (Briah): All Cups correspond to the second of four worlds, the World of Briah (“The World of Creation”), which is also called the creative world. The element associated with the World of Briah is water.

The Story of Water: The element of water, traditionally symbolized by the suit of cups in the Tarot system, exhibits an inherent connection with the domains of relationships and desires. The essence of this element is inextricably linked to the exploration and expression of emotions encompassing comfort, safety, danger, desire, delusion, contentment, love, and a myriad of other permutations that constitute the nuanced spectrum of human affective experience. The narratives and stories aligned with the water element revolve around the thematic explorations of desire, fulfillment, betrayal, disappointment, enchantment, thereby encapsulating the perpetual ebb and flow that characterizes the depths of the emotional experience in all its complexities.

Time of Year: February 18/19 – March 19/20

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Pisces

Color (Hex Code): #FBD730