Each card in the Tarot deck is unique and varied. You can understand its meaning only by looking at it. The figure reflects its interpretation in full. The Nine of Cups is one of the luckiest and most prosperous cards in the deck. In this article, we will consider its meaning and combination with other cards.
Suit of Cups
Cups is another name for these Minor Arcana. Cups symbolize the inner experiences and feelings of a person. These are the strongest emotions, both negative and positive. The meaning of the cards largely depends on their suit. The symbolism of the Cups is not difficult to understand. Each person is a kind of vessel or cup. What is it filled with? Of course, emotions, dreams, fantasies.
Picture on the map
We have already mentioned that the image largely reflects the essence of the lasso itself. And despite the fact that the pattern is different in different Tarot decks, some similarities can still be found.
In the deck of Aleister Crowley "Tarot of Thoth" the card shows 9 cups. All of them are filled to the top, and the water even overflows. And this is not surprising, becauseThe element of Cups is water. It reflects the spiritual side of a person. Overflowing cups symbolize happiness and success. The whole map seems to glow with gold.
The Nine of Cups in the Mirror of Fate deck has an even nicer look. We see a man and a woman sitting opposite each other. Between them stands a long table, and on it are 9 goblets filled to the top. The girl is sitting near the window overlooking the sea. There is a smile on her face. It seems that everything she dreamed of has come true. And in fact, the Nine of Cups means that all wishes will soon come true.
In the 78 Doors Tarot deck, a rich man is depicted on the card. A table with various goodies is laid in front of him, the servant carries more food. At the bottom of the table is a dog that also got a treat. A rich man raises his goblet. He seems to be drinking to good luck and is very happy. The bad days are over, the good days are finally here. In any Tarot deck, the Nine of Cups has a good meaning:
- happiness,
- success,
- fulfillment of desires.
Total value
The interpretation of Tarot cards largely depends on the alignment and position in which they fall out. As for this card, in a general sense, it indicates the end of an unfavorable period. This is the white stripe that always follows the black one. The card says that what a person was waiting for will definitely come true and he will even get more than he wanted.
In a simpler sense, the Nine of Cups (Cups) portends a magnificent celebration, a feast. If it falls out as advice, thenindicates that the fortuneteller needs to relax and take a break from all business. This is a card of good changes and the implementation of everything planned. Deep satisfaction, harmony and joy - this is what this card portends in a direct position.
Personality profile
People symbolized by this card love entertainment, parties, festivities. Their work is difficult. They are somewhat lazy, but they do not experience financial difficulties. The person of the Nine of Cups is very lucky and passionate. He has a hard time sticking to a routine. He might be a little irresponsible.
Tarot card Nine of Cups represents a cheerful and carefree person. He has finances, but he does not value them. Such people are often prone to overeating, they like to drink and relax. The person of the Nine of Cups has a creative nature. Most likely, he leads a bohemian lifestyle and great success turns his head. As a personality characteristic, the card indicates that a person has no purpose in life. He lives from feast to feast. All he cares about is fun, drinking, friends. Usually they are very sociable and frivolous people. In sexual terms, the card indicates secret desires, sometimes quite perverted. This is basically a card of pleasure and lust.
Love sphere
The meaning in the relationship of the Nine of Cups in Tarot spreads is also quite positive. The card indicates that the fortuneteller will be pleased with the relationship that he has with his soulmate. Many happy moments await them. Most likely, the relationship is at the stage of falling in love, flirting. This is a passionate and very sensual relationship. The card can also indicate a new positive sexual experience, unusual desires, ecstasy.
If the Nine of Cups falls to a lonely person, it means that soon he will meet his soul mate. It is not necessary that this will be a long relationship that will end in an alliance. The card rather indicates passion, love. The fortuneteller will experience a feeling of euphoria, joy and happiness.
Nine of Cups in combination with other cards can have another meaning:
- With the Hierophant card - a wedding, a loving family.
- Ace of Cups - enjoyment of love.
- The King of Cups is a happy husband.
- Lovers - marriage proposal.
Professional area
In divination for work and career, the meaning of the Nine of Cups largely depends on the cards that will be nearby. In most cases, the lasso indicates that a person is satisfied with his work. He not only comes there in order to earn money, but also receives sincere pleasure from it. The card may also indicate that the fortuneteller is waiting for a promotion, new and interesting proposals and ideas.
Nine of Cups can also be interpreted as completion of business, vacation, successful completion of a project. The card symbolizes the transition from work to leisure. If before that there was stagnation or trouble in the professional sphere, they will end soon. This is not an action card, butemotions. And therefore, it reflects the feelings of a person in relation to work or business. But if we talk about undertakings, the lasso takes on a negative meaning. He points out that new business and projects should not be started. Man cannot complete them. If there is no other way out, then before starting a new business, you should have a good rest.
Reversed Meaning
In most layouts, their location also affects the interpretation of the cards. The reversed Nine of Cups symbolizes satiety. That is, if in the direct position - these are pleasures and joys, then in the opposite - their excess. And this can bring a fortuneteller many different problems. About such people they say "furious with fat." After all, there is never too much joy and happiness. And "busting" in any business always brings certain problems. Excess alcohol causes headaches in the morning, and discomfort in the abdomen after overeating.
On the other hand, an inverted card may indicate that success and good luck are only an illusion. In fact, there are many pitfalls in the situation. And soon the fortuneteller will find out about them. The inverted card has the same meaning in relationship layouts. From the outside it may seem that everything is fine with the couple, but in fact, the relationship is on the verge of breaking.
If a fortune teller does not have a partner, then the inverted Nine of Cups means that he is an idealist. Most likely, a person seeks to find a partner without flaws, but this, unfortunately, does not happen. Exactly atthis is the reason for his loneliness. Exaggerated demands on partners will only lead to disappointment and losses.
The Nine of Cups Reversed can also mean sadness. This applies to those cases when a person really wanted something and finally achieved it. Soon he will realize that all this did not make him happy.
Combination of cards
In many Tarot layouts, combinations of cards play a crucial role, and they must be taken into account. So, despite the fact that in divination on the Tarot, the Nine of Cups has a positive meaning, with some arcana, everything can be quite the opposite. In addition, you should pay special attention if the card will be next to the major arcana.
Nine of Cups and Devil
This is a special combination that rarely appears, but it has its own special meaning. Thus, the Nine of Cups and the Devil card represent various dependencies. If other Cups also fall out in the layout - most likely, alcoholism. These are all the passions of a person, which in fact do not bring him pleasure, but rather even harm. In the layout of the personality, the combination indicates a greedy and spoiled person.
Nine of Cups and Tower
When two almost opposite cards fall together, it starts to seem like the deck is just lying. But in fact, in this case, you should turn to combinations of Tarot cards. The Nine of Cups has a rather positive meaning, but the Tower does not. The major lasso indicates the collapse of hopes and plans, while the minor indicates their implementation. When paired, these two cards mean thatone has to be very careful. Just about his wish will come true, but if he is wasteful or, conversely, greedy, everything will collapse. Long-awaited happiness can not wait if you behave incorrectly. In any scenario, this combination means that a person should be very careful in thoughts and actions.
Tip
One of the most popular tarot layouts is fortune telling on one card. In this way, you can quickly get advice on the issue that interests you. The Nine of Cups Tarot card has a positive meaning, but what does it tell the fortuneteller? In a direct position, it means that nothing needs to be done to solve the situation. Everything will be resolved by itself, and the fortuneteller will only need to reap the fruits of good luck.
In the inverted meaning, the card indicates that the person does not know the measure. Such behavior will lead to the fact that he does not achieve the desired goal. The Nine of Cups reversed gives advice that one should change one's behavior. If the question was about a financial plan, then perhaps you should start saving. If the love sphere - you should not show your feelings or reduce pressure on your partner.
Card of the day
The Nine of Cups in this position says it's time to rest and relax. All conflicts and troubles will end today. The card symbolizes a new stage in life. It shows that it's time for rest and relaxation. In general, the card has the meaning of "happiness", and if it falls in the "card of the day" position, then some good event will happen.
Rules and rituals of divination
If you are seriously carried awaylayouts on Tarot cards, it should be remembered that the events that the cards predict are not the exact future of a person, but only one of the options that has the greatest chance of coming true. But with some effort, things can change. For beginner tarologists, some layouts do not come true at all, but all because options fall out, the probability of which is very low. This happens when the divination technique is not followed.
Before the alignment, you should let go of the situation. For a while, forget about it and just shuffle the cards without thinking about anything. Then ask a clear question. For example, you ask: “What are the prospects for my life with my husband?” Next, you need to get 6 cards from the deck and arrange them in the following sequence:
- How does the fortuneteller spouse.
- What does he think of the union.
- What are his intentions.
- How to behave with your husband.
- What to look out for.
- Relationship prospects.
Each card in this layout should be interpreted separately.
- So, if, for example, the lasso falls out in the first position, it means that the partner has pleasant feelings towards his beloved.
- In the second - he believes that their union is a full cup. There is a lot of joy and good moments in their family.
- If we talk about intentions, then this is most likely the need for sexual relations.
- If the lasso falls in the fourth position, it means that the deck gives advice to the fortuneteller that you should spend more time withhusband.
- If the card falls on the question "what should I pay attention to", then it speaks of negative points. Perhaps one of the partners is abusing alcohol.
- In the last position, the Nine of Cups portends a happy family life, bright and unforgettable feelings.
Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that this lasso has a dual meaning. On the one hand, the card denotes happiness, luck and success. But on the other hand, it warns about addictions, that you need to know the measure in everything. In the pursuit of pleasure and comfort, a person can lose the feeling of happiness and joy.
