Minor Arcana · Cups
Five of Cups
Five of Cups belongs to the suit of Cups (element: water) in the Minor Arcana, which describe everyday situations.
Keywords
- Loss
- Sadness
- Regret
In short: Five of Cups stands for loss, sadness and regret. You mourn what was lost without seeing what still stands. Reversed, the conflict begins to resolve. In a yes-or-no question it leans towards “No”.
Upright meaning
You mourn what was lost without seeing what still stands. The five brings tension, tests and changes that shake your comfort. In Cups, everything revolves around feelings, relationships and intuition.
The card's advice
Don't take the obstacle personally.
Frequently asked questions about Five of Cups
What does Five of Cups mean reversed?
Reversed, the conflict begins to resolve. Acceptance and the start of recovery. In Cups, emotions may be suppressed or overflowing.
What does Five of Cups mean in love?
Disagreements that call for dialogue. Cups is the suit of love: what you feel matters most.
What does Five of Cups mean for career and money?
Competition or setbacks to overcome. At work, Cups speak of atmosphere, cooperation and vocation.
Is Five of Cups a yes or a no?
Five of Cups leans towards “no”: it advises waiting, reviewing or changing your approach before acting. Reversed, it may soften into a “not yet”.
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