The Five of Cups is a card from the fortune-telling Tarot deck, symbolizing loss and disappointment. There are often moments in a person's life when it seems that everything is going as badly as possible, one serious loss is followed by another, knocking you out of the rut. However, do not go to extremes, do rash acts or hasty conclusions. Remember that any black streak tends to end, but for this you need to show willpower, perseverance and try to tune in a positive way.
What the map looks like
Tarot cards Five of Cups, the meaning of which we will consider a little later, have a rather creepy image: the silhouette of a thin man, immersed in sadness and dressed in a black cloak. He turned his back, hiding his face. There are two bowls (cups) behind him, and three more are lying in front.
Also on the map there is always an image of a river, which symbolizes not only the transience of earthly life, but also indicates rapidly changing circumstances. The river isnatural barrier to the castle, which is located on the other side of the man in the raincoat. There is a bridge across the river on the map, which is considered a positive sign. It gives hope for quick positive changes. If you are looking for a way out of a difficult situation, then you will definitely find it, because there are a couple more cups behind your back.
Meaning and interpretation in divination
In the meaning of the Tarot Five of Cups, it is said that it always indicates any changes that can be both positive and extremely negative. They also symbolize indecision or uncertainty.
If you got this card from the whole deck, then you should not expect anything good. As a rule, it is a harbinger of strong feelings, a negative emotional state. It is necessary to take measures quickly to change your current situation as much as possible, otherwise there will be suffering from loneliness, feelings of dissatisfaction, depression.
How to avoid negative consequences
Professional astrologers recommend people who have this card to try to let go of the past. As a rule, a person who tries to live in memories is unable to notice the present, the opportunities that fate provides him daily. Learn valuable experience from a past life, and hide the emotional component away.
No need to hold a grudge against people. If you are extremely disappointed with what someone you know did, try not to be offended. Better think about why he did it that way, perhaps youunderstand the motive behind his actions. It's not always people's fault that they don't live up to your expectations.
It is worth trying to reconsider your own beliefs, principles or worldview in general. Perhaps you have bad character traits that can cause pain and suffering to people around you. Put your foot on the throat of your own pride, call a loved one with whom you are in a quarrel. Maybe you can find a connection by sincerely asking for forgiveness. You will immediately notice how your life will begin to change for the better.
In the meaning of the Tarot Five of Cups, it is said that the person to whom the card fell is able to turn small troubles into a global tragedy. In this case, you need to pull yourself together and suppress the inner desire to be in the form of a victim. By attracting the attention of others in this way, you strain them very much with your problems, risking being left without support in a really difficult life situation.
Reversed card
If you get an inverted Five of Tarot Cups, then this is a very good sign, indicating that all sorts of troubles, disappointments, losses and insecurities are in the distant past. You no longer have a reason to worry about new challenges ahead. You should relax and exhale, and then do things that bring not only satisfaction, but also material profit. You will definitely succeed.
You are fully prepared to start over with a clean slate. You are able to make responsible decisions, which will largely depend onlevel and quality of your life. Set the most ambitious goals for yourself and move towards them, listening to the inner voice, which will surely lead you on the right path.
Having a tremendous life experience behind you, it will be quite easy for you to master new skills, make acquaintances with interesting people, build the right and strong love relationships. Do not miss the moment, because the reversed card is a time of good news, absolute success and peace of mind.
It is possible that in the near future you will meet with an old friend or with a person with whom you had a romantic relationship. In any case, you will get the maximum of positive emotions. There may also be relatives whose fate and whereabouts were not known. When and how this will happen, the neighboring cards will tell you.
Meaning in relationships
Five of Cups, dropped out during divination for love, does not bode well. Any relationship, no matter how strong, will end sooner or later. If you are just about to enter into a serious relationship with the person you like, know that the Five of Cups is a symbol of deep disappointment. Perhaps your significant other will commit an act after which you do not even want to communicate with this person. Or you will succumb to the temptation and start a love affair on the side, which will become known to your loved one. In any case, your paths will soon part.
But do not panic, because the meaning of the Five of Cups Tarot is temporary. Gradually, everything will get better in life and on the “personal front”, you will be lucky to meet true love, and the negative experience you get will be a good lesson.
Reversed Card: Relationships
A positive symbol is an inverted card that has fallen during fortune-telling on relationships. She indicates that you have already managed to heal all the emotional wounds that appeared as a result of the breakup of past relationships. It's time for you to pay attention to the opposite sex, take the initiative in your own hands, start a romance or even a family.
Career
The Five of Cups card, which fell out during the layout of the professional situation, indicates enormous difficulties in the workplace. You will find yourself in an extremely difficult financial situation, which can even happen a nervous breakdown.
You will seize every opportunity to change the situation in your favor, but nothing good will come of it. Only defeat lies ahead. It could be a bad deal, a failed exam, an unnecessary purchase, etc. You will have a strong desire to escape from the problems that have piled on.
In order not to do something stupid, professional tarologists recommend taking a break and calming down. After peace of mind returns, you should analyze the recent events that led to trouble. If you managed to find the true cause of all troubles, try to change the situation.
Reversed card: work
Inverted - only good news awaits ahead. you will succeednot only to recover from the shocks experienced, but also to restore the necessary supply of vital energy, which will help to take the next peak.
He alth
Five of Cups, dropped in a straight position, is a symbol of depression, apathy, and also indicates disorders of the nervous system. In the near future, be extremely careful, as there is a high probability of an accident, which can lead to quite serious consequences. It is highly undesirable to remove benign tumors and all kinds of abscesses. Pregnant women may lose their fetus in a miscarriage.
The inverted card indicates that it is time to take care of your own he alth, undergo a comprehensive examination and purify the blood.
Five of Cups card of the day
It is highly likely that you will be disappointed in something. If there was a slight misunderstanding, try to close your eyes to what is happening or turn everything into a joke. If the event that upsets you is serious, analyze it, draw a conclusion, draw some experience and try to calm down. Over time, everything will definitely work out, and you will find a way out of this situation. After all, the black streak cannot last forever.
Tarot card Five of Cups: combination with the Major Arcana
In order to interpret the meaning of the dropped card, you need to pay attention to the Arcana, which are located nearby:
- Jester. Indicates possible experiencesthat will be associated with the child.
- Mage. You constantly feel that you owe something to someone. Such thoughts haunt you and make you feel extremely negative emotions.
- The High Priestess. You will receive bad news soon.
- The Empress. You experience an oppressive feeling that has its roots in the distant past. Try to get rid of negative memories, because nothing can be changed.
- Emperor. The combination with this Arcana indicates impending troubles in the team. Be prepared for a challenging period and all sorts of challenges in the workplace.
- Hierophant. Ahead of you are waiting for disagreements within the family. Perhaps you will suffer from constant quarrels and scandals.
- Lovers. An inverted card contains positive energy. You will most likely be able to restore a relationship with a loved one or meet someone who will win your heart again. A card that fell out in the usual position is the loss of a loved one, a painful separation.
- Chariot. A journey lies ahead that will leave behind extremely negative memories.
- Power. You will be haunted by troubles that will be the result of your inability to defend your own position.
- The Hermit. In conjunction with the Five of Cups - a symbol of parting.
- Wheel of Fortune. You will soon find yourself in deep sadness.
- Justice. The time has come when you have to answer for all your actions.
- The Hanged Man. Everything will turn upside down, and youfind yourself in the grip of sadness and s alty tears.
- Death. You are expected to part with a person who is a significant figure in your life. You do not have any tools to change the situation in your favor. Humble yourself.
- Moderation. You are so used to being depressed that it has become the norm for you.
- Devil. You have bad habits, maybe it's alcoholism. Because of this, you will lose a very close person.
- Tower. In the near future, you will have a break in relationships that will leave a deep emotional wound. Perhaps this situation will affect your performance, which will entail material difficulties.
- Star. There is a high probability that you will choose the wrong path. You have a completely different fate, but you are constantly looking for additional difficulties.
- Moon. You will worry about possible betrayal or other betrayal. But before you get upset, try to understand the situation. Perhaps you have screwed yourself up a lot by connecting a rich fantasy.
- Sun. If you are in a difficult situation, calm down, everything will get better soon.
- Court. You have enough willpower and the necessary knowledge to find the right way out of a difficult situation.
- Peace. You are in a depressed state, experiencing vain experiences. Take a look at what is happening around with different eyes, and everything will sparkle with completely different colors.
As you can see, there is nothing wrong with this lasso. Necessaryonly to find the cause of our troubles. Any situation can be corrected.
