Five of Cups
Upright Meaning
Loss, grief, and regret. Mourning what has been spilled while failing to notice what still remains standing behind you.
Reversed Meaning
Acceptance, moving on, and finding peace after loss. You are beginning to recover and see the good that remains.
Card Imagery
A cloaked figure stares down at three spilled cups while two full cups stand upright behind them. A bridge leads to a distant village across a river.
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New love, compassion, and emotional awakening.
Partnership, mutual attraction, and unified love.
Celebration, friendship, and community.
Contemplation, apathy, and missed opportunities.
Nostalgia, childhood memories, and innocence.
Fantasy, illusion, and many choices.
Walking away, disillusionment, and seeking deeper meaning.
Contentment, satisfaction, and wishes fulfilled.
Harmony, family happiness, and emotional fulfillment.
Creative inspiration, curiosity, and new emotional experiences.
Romance, charm, and following the heart.
Emotional depth, compassion, and intuitive wisdom.
Emotional balance, diplomacy, and generosity.