Five of Cups
The Five of Cups, in a tarot reading, represents grief and setbacks. This card encourages you to acknowledge your feelings, learn from past experiences, and find a path towards healing and renewal.
The Five of Cups Tarot Card Description
The Five of Cups often speaks to moments of grief and disappointment, those times when something important to us is lost. You might feel a sense of compassion for the figure in the image, reflecting how we can show ourselves compassion in difficult times. The Fives usually signify a disruption of some sort, shaking the stability of the Fours.
Keywords
- Upright: Loss, grief, disappointment
- Reversed: Moving on, acceptance, finding joy again
Celestial Influence
- Planet/Zodiac: Scorpio
- Card Number and Arcana: V (Minor Arcana)
- Element: Water
- Crystal: Smoky Quartz - consider using smoky quartz while meditating on the Five of Cups for grounding and emotional balance.
The Five of Cups Upright
The Five of Cups is often connected to grief and loss, of a connection, opportunity, or even a life chapter. When this card appears upright, it's about recognizing the pain and sorrow that naturally come with losing something important to us. It also serves as a gentle reminder that it’s okay to grieve and that feeling this way is part of the healing process.
The Five of Cups Reversed
When reversed, the Five of Cups points to the internal processing of grief. It’s a time to work through regret and sorrow to find emotional healing. It’s appropriate to mourn the loss, to recognize and feel it fully. While we can’t change what’s been spilled, we can eventually turn our focus to what remains—our heart and our capacity to love.
Mantra: I will hold space for difficult emotions and for my mistakes, knowing that once held, I can move past them.
References
The Way of Tarot | Alejandro Jodorowsky, Archive.org
The Marseille Tarot Revealed A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods | Yoav Ben-Dov
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot | Arthur Edward Waite
Disclaimer
The contents of this article are provided for informational purposes only. Take what resonates with you and leave behind anything that doesn't. Anahana is not liable for any interpretations, insights, or outcomes that may arise from using the information provided.
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