The rest of the Aces (Pentacles, Swords, and Wands) have always been associated with the intellect, but when the Ace of Cups appears in your reading, the card is all about the emotions.
As the suit of cups is traditionally associated with the emotions, the Ace of Cups appears in some sort of a way to introduce the suit to the heart as well. The Ace of Cups is a welcome gift, as it shows up to inspire you by expressing your feelings and emotions. The Ace of Cups is also associated with the astrological sign Cancer. Cancer is ruled by the crab – a sign of the animal world and emotional expression.
The Ace of Cups signals new beginnings and emotional fullfilment. If you’ve been working on a difficult situation for a long time, this card indicates that things are about to change.