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Cups: The suit of
Cups pertains to feelings, emotional issues, relationships, love, and psychic
concerns. Cups correspond to the element of Water and to the Water signs in
Astrology; Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Ace of Cups
Upright: Beginning of new happiness. Blessing or love in
all its forms. Joy, optimism, beauty and pleasure. Abundance and nourishment of
Spirit. Emotional renewal. Inspiration. Imagination, dreams or a new
breakthrough in spiritual understanding.Reversed:
Not accepting things of the heart. Selfish and grasping. An empty cup or an
empty heart. Caution of unfaithfulness or an unwelcome change for the worse in
the relationship or situation. Ego stands between you and common sense.
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Two of Cups
Upright: A love affair, great friendship or emotionally
charged meeting. Reciprocity. Harmony between opposites. Exchange of ideas and
plans with a kindred soul. A true partnership whether between friends, lovers or
business entities. Genuine communication on all levels.Reversed:
False love, betrayal of trust. Separation. Divorce. Passion without love. Loss
of balance in a relationship. One seeking to dominate. Codependency. Lack of
commitment and communication. Misunderstanding. Someone needs to take the first
step toward reconciliation in order for the healing to begin.
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Three of Cups
Upright: Feasting, joy, abundance. Spiritual basis of
fertility. A social gathering to celebrate an event such as a wedding or
birthday. Music, dancing, feasting. The Seeker may have talents in music or
painting. Happy conclusions. The attitude of spring, renewal and joy.
Reversed: Want, deprivation, overindulgence in emotions. Unrecognized
abilities, pain, excessive sensuality. Talent and abilities lie dormant.
Substance abuse. Addiction and excess. Abundance turns to want.
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Four of Cups
Upright: Dissatisfaction with what the Seeker once avidly
sought. Time for reevaluation. Emotions turn inward. Clinging to ideas or
possessions that once served you well but are no longer valid. Need for change.
Seek new choices.
Reversed: Novelty, new relationships, new loves. New life enters old plans
that have been stalled. Choosing a course whether for good or ill as a way to
move out of a stagnate situation. This is neither the right path nor the wrong
path. Seek new goals and new ambitions.
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Five of Cups
Upright: Disappointment, loss, regret. Wait for a better
moment. Something is missing in life but there are also rewards. All is not
lost. Although the sadness is present, love or rewarding experiences wait to
carry you through into a new situation, relationship or era in your life. It is
for you to put aside the pain and discover the seed of this new opportunity.
Morbid depression leads to self-pity.Reversed:
Realization of hope and courage. Looking beyond the present situation. The
return of hope. The feelings of loss and regret will soon come to an end. Either
finding a new love or the return of an old love depending on the surrounding
cards. Courage is summoned to overcome trials.
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Six of Cups
Upright: A pleasant meeting with a person or memory from
the past. A nostalgic time of happiness, of loving and being loved. Happy
memories. Renewing an acquaintance with a person or place. Possibility of an
inheritance. Finding a place that feels like home.Reversed:
Emotional or artistic failure due to inability to adapt to change. Clinging to
the past. Failure to embrace the present. Holding grudges. Friends and lovers
cannot reconcile. Old emotional traumas that need resolving. Old gossip or
negativity rears its ugly head and needs to be dealt with.
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Seven of Cups
Upright: Choices and possibilities. Time to analyze your
situation with respect to your goals. Find your dream. Focus on your new goal.
This is the first step in changing your life. Remember that realizing your
dreams requires action and enterprise. Much more could be accomplished if a
definite decision were made. At this time, the possibilities and options are
good. The only way you will be able to narrow your choices is by choosing the
one that best defines who you are. Decide how you choose to define yourself.
Reversed: Desire, will, determination.
Hidden difficulties are revealed. Unveiling of illusion. Revealing of what
substance lies under the deception. A definite choice has been made that puts
you on the path where you need to be. The choice is an emotional one, so follow
your heart.
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Eight of Cups
Upright: Leaving behind the past and all associations
attached to the past. Energy or investments relating to the issue are no longer
valid. In order to gain what is new and good the old and dysfunctional must be
released. Coming into knowledge of one's own cycles even at the cost of losing
one's supposed security. Wait until the dust settles before attempting to
rebuild. What shows itself will be of lasting value.
Reversed: New clarity lets you see where you were chasing
after the vague and impossible while leaving behind what is worthwhile. A new
way of life beginning. A sense of urgency. The Seeker realizes his or her
potential through the eyes of another. This is the beginning of emotional
stability.
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Nine of Cups
Upright: Happiness and the joy of simplicity fill you.
Wealth, material comfort, success, security, physical well-being. All obstacles
are removed. Advice to be generous and open with new found fortune. Wishes are
granted. You find happiness in what you sought. Your truest wish is manifest.
Reversed: You need to rephrase or clarify
your wish. It is delayed because you have not been clear on what it involves.
You need to define your goals. Caution is advised against overindulgence.
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Ten of Cups
Upright: Wealth. Attainment of a long sought goal.
Realization of dreams. A good marriage or partnership lasting many years. Peace,
security, trust. True and lasting happiness. A wellspring of hope and love that
is boundless and endless.Reversed: Separation
from loved ones. Strife, chaos, disruption. Loss and dissolution of plans and
goals. Quarreling and trouble with children. Lies. Emotional upheaval within the
family. Need for clarity and to accept responsibility for one's own actions
towards the others. Chance of betrayal.
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Page of Cups
Upright: Subliminal messages from dreams or other
metaphysical channels. May represent a quiet youth or a child prone to
daydreaming. Interest in the poetry or the arts. Information the Seeker needs
for continued spiritual growth. Quiet news of great importance. Pay attention!
Reversed: Information identifies areas where attention is diverted to
unproductive areas. Examine the message carefully to see where your energy and
attention should and should not be directed. Little desire to create. 'Writers
or Artists Block'.
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Knight of Cups
Upright: Movement in affairs of the emotions. Astral
travel. The archetypal 'Warrior-Poet'. Still water suns swiftly in its depths
and currents. Look beneath the surface to see the direction. High intelligence.
May represent a young man with whom the Seeker feels strong bonds.
Reversed: Strong emotions block growth. Artificial bonds
restrict movement in affairs of the heart. The whole truth of the situation is
not revealed. Need for a more objective approach. Be wary of trickery or fraud.
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Queen of Cups
Upright: Imagination, insight and a deep knowing. This
card could represent the qualities of the priest, the poet or the artist. The
ability to 'feel' the truth in any situation. May represent a shy sensitive
woman whose thoughts are profound and intuitive. Happiness and pleasure of a
good-natured sort. Gentle counsel. It's worth the effort to gain her trust.Reversed:
An over active imagination leads to tangled emotions. Ego has domination over
Spirit. This represents a bitter quality that is not to be trusted. Best to keep
your own counsel.
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King of Cups
Upright: Sound judgment based on inner knowing. The card
of the priest, poet or artist. Kindness and consideration. The qualities of
peace and calm are abundant in this situation. Interest in the arts and
sciences. This card may represent a man whose quiet counsel is much sought after
by others.Reversed: Obstinacy. Refusal to
explore the opinions and values of others. Refusal to listen to good advice.
Double-dealing. Scandals or rumors may be attached to the person or situation.
Need for a more open-minded approach.
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