The Meaning of the Five of Cups in the Tarot Card System

Five of Cups

General Meaning

False promises, failed projects, unfulfillable commitments, an unprofitable business, breach of agreements. Failure in exams. The Five of Cups is quite a problematic card. Disappointment, unexpected problems and complications, melancholy, sadness, pain, grief over what has been lost. A person may feel regret because their dreams and wishes did not come true, even though they were counting on them. The card can describe the feeling of disappointment at being separated from something very important and meaningful. Destructive emotions surface in the person: an emotional crisis, depression, the pain of love, and anger. A stage filled with trials awaits. Yet any problem can be overcome if one truly wants to. If you wallow in negative thoughts, you will sink even deeper into depression, and only new problems will arise. The card can point to failed projects, unkept promises and losses. Under the influence of this Arcanum a person may be doubtful and indecisive. Even in a period of difficulties and obstacles, the person tends to flee from problems rather than solve them.

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Meaning in Situations

In the recent past you suffered a serious loss or were betrayed. You feel abandoned and rejected. Yet in truth, not all is lost. You still have something left. And now you must gather all your strength to keep it. Perhaps right now you feel that the glass is half empty. But you must keep reminding yourself, again and again, that the glass is half full. If you are currently in a relationship that brings you nothing but pain, it should be ended. Perhaps you need to grieve a little, to release your emotions and recover more quickly.

The Lord of Loss in Pleasure. Loss, leaving in search of a better life. Gaining through loss.

Work

Leaving the business to someone else. Gains equal to losses. Leaving a job (voluntarily, or under pressure).

Health

A nervous breakdown; the removal of abscesses, boils or benign tumors.

Relationships

A painful separation, though not a final departure. In parting, both sides have something to lose.

Personality Type

Conceited, stubborn, capricious, decisive, bold.

Advice and Warning

Advises you to walk away and seek something new. Warns — you have something to lose.

Yes or No

“No”. A step toward serious changes.

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Reversed Card Meaning

In the reversed position this card has two meanings. The positive aspect says that the emotional pain which has been tormenting you lately is coming to an end. At last, there is light at the end of the tunnel. You are beginning to heal from the scars and losses of the past. Perhaps a person you once knew will be able to restore your faith in the future. An old friend may return to your life. Perhaps your lost love will come back to you. The negative aspect says that you must finally admit to yourself that a relationship important to you has ended for good. The card can foretell a loss, loneliness or sorrow.

Leaving without wanting to leave. Repeated departures and returns. The desire to resolve the situation, but a lack of resolve.

Reversed Meaning: Work

Attempts to restore what cannot be restored. Low income, no development.

Reversed Meaning: Health

The blood needs cleansing.

Reversed Meaning: Relationships

Emotional sadism, blackmail with threats of leaving, leaving and returning again and again.

Reversed Meaning: Personality Type

A manipulator who gets their way through threats; in the milder case — an indecisive person.

Reversed Meaning: Advice and Warning

Advises that it is better to return. Warns that your decision is not final.

Reversed Meaning: Yes or No

You will not see the course of behavior you have chosen through to the end.