Five of Cups
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Mars in Scorpio
Cups is the suit of emotion, inner states, feelings, relationships, memories, spiritual experiences. This suit talks about friendship, family, love and happiness.
The cup is the container of something sacred. It is the suit of artists, musicians, creativity, healing, imagination.
In its negative form it can represent anger, resentment, misunderstandings, hurt, pain, rejection, disputes, divorce, conflict, inconsiderate behaviour.
The number five represents disrupted stability, struggle, uncertainty, upset, change, disruption, adversity, conflict, loss, disappointment, challenge and difficulties. It also indicates something temporary or repetitive - you keep going back to the same issue over and over again.
Cups is the suit of emotion, inner states, feelings, relationships, memories, spiritual experiences. This suit talks about friendship, family, love and happiness.
The cup is the container of something sacred. It is the suit of artists, musicians, creativity, healing, imagination.
In its negative form it can represent anger, resentment, misunderstandings, hurt, pain, rejection, disputes, divorce, conflict, inconsiderate behaviour.
The number five represents disrupted stability, struggle, uncertainty, upset, change, disruption, adversity, conflict, loss, disappointment, challenge and difficulties. It also indicates something temporary or repetitive - you keep going back to the same issue over and over again.
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)
A dark, cloaked figure, looking sideways at three prone cups two others stand upright behind him; a bridge is in the background, leading to a small keep or holding.
Divinatory Meanings: It is a card of loss, but something remains over; three have been taken, but two are left; it is a card of inheritance, patrimony, transmission, but not corresponding to expectations; with some interpreters it is a card of marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.
Reversed: News, alliances, affinity, consanguinity, ancestry, return, false projects.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Five:
Upright: Generally favourable; a happy marriage; also patrimony, legacies, gifts, success in enterprise.
Reversed: Return of some relative who has not been seen for long.
Divinatory Meanings: It is a card of loss, but something remains over; three have been taken, but two are left; it is a card of inheritance, patrimony, transmission, but not corresponding to expectations; with some interpreters it is a card of marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.
Reversed: News, alliances, affinity, consanguinity, ancestry, return, false projects.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Five:
Upright: Generally favourable; a happy marriage; also patrimony, legacies, gifts, success in enterprise.
Reversed: Return of some relative who has not been seen for long.
Upright
Hope abandoned.
Cynical dismissal of life's gifts.
Contempt of love and romance.
Emotional changes and choices.
Mixed results - some successes, some losses.
An emotional loss, hurt feelings, loneliness, melancholy.
Feeling drained.
A loss with something remaining.
A bittersweet inheritance.
Despair, regret, deep sorrow, disappointment.
Unfair treatment from others.
Jealousy.
Cherish fond memories but don't dwell in the past.
Grieving.
Being overlooked or slighted.
Loss of a relationship you value.
The deed has been done and there is no recovery - there is no sense in crying over spilled milk.
Not everyone you love will love you back - make peace with that.
There could be small signs that indicate the possibility of big problems. Prepare for them ahead of time and confront them.
Sometimes "I'm sorry" isn't enough.
Cynical dismissal of life's gifts.
Contempt of love and romance.
Emotional changes and choices.
Mixed results - some successes, some losses.
An emotional loss, hurt feelings, loneliness, melancholy.
Feeling drained.
A loss with something remaining.
A bittersweet inheritance.
Despair, regret, deep sorrow, disappointment.
Unfair treatment from others.
Jealousy.
Cherish fond memories but don't dwell in the past.
Grieving.
Being overlooked or slighted.
Loss of a relationship you value.
The deed has been done and there is no recovery - there is no sense in crying over spilled milk.
Not everyone you love will love you back - make peace with that.
There could be small signs that indicate the possibility of big problems. Prepare for them ahead of time and confront them.
Sometimes "I'm sorry" isn't enough.
Reversed
Hope renewed.
All is not lost, so cheer up!
As one chapter closes, another opens up.
Return of a loved one.
A secret admirer or unlooked for admiration of from another, a secret love affair. (E Hazel)
Hopeful news.
New alliances.
A new job on the horizon.
A change of plans that will turn out for the better.
Focusing on opportunity rather than chaos.
Recovery from past hurts.
Loss, but acceptance.
Learning to enjoy life again.
Seeking comfort.
Trying to look on the bright side.
Getting out more, socializing once again.
All is not lost, so cheer up!
As one chapter closes, another opens up.
Return of a loved one.
A secret admirer or unlooked for admiration of from another, a secret love affair. (E Hazel)
Hopeful news.
New alliances.
A new job on the horizon.
A change of plans that will turn out for the better.
Focusing on opportunity rather than chaos.
Recovery from past hurts.
Loss, but acceptance.
Learning to enjoy life again.
Seeking comfort.
Trying to look on the bright side.
Getting out more, socializing once again.
Links
- Tarot Teachings
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- Angel Paths
- Meanings for the Five of Cups
- Biddy Tarot
- Upright and reversed meanings
- Aeclectic Tarot
- Five of Cups designed by purplelady. Includes artist's Bio, concept, and card meaning.
- Tarot Musings
- Tarot Knowledge at Your Fingertips
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