5 of Cups
The 5 of Cups shows a figure in a black cloak looking down at three spilled cups. Two cups stand upright behind him, but he doesn't see them. This is the card of grief and loss.
He is focused entirely on what is lost (the spilled wine) and misses what remains (the standing cups). It represents regret and sorrow over the past.
It acknowledges your pain, but asks you to turn around. All is not lost. You still have resources, love, and hope, if you choose to see them.
I. Temporal Meanings
Past Position
You suffered a loss or disappointment. You spent time grieving what went wrong.
Present Position
You are focusing on the negative. Grief and regret are clouding your vision. Turn around; there is still hope.
Future Position
Healing is possible if you let go of the past. You will find comfort in what remains. Move on from loss.
II. Life Contexts
Job loss or project failure. Disappointment in a result. regret over a mistake. Learn from it and move on.
Breakup or rejection. Focusing on an ex. missing what you had. Open your heart to new love.
Emotional stress affecting health. Grief recovery. Need to focus on mental health.
What does 5 of Cups mean for you?
Generic meanings are just the start. See how this card interacts with your unique energy in a live spread.
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