Four of Cups
Affirmation
I appreciate what I've been given.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Cups
- Archetype:
- Numerology:4 (The Status Quo: stability, equality, persistence)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A young man is seated under a tree and contemplates three cups set on the grass before him; an arm issuing from a cloud offers him another cup. His expression notwithstanding is one of discontent with his environment.
Light Meaning
- Maintaining your emotional stability
- Refusing to give in to overwhelming emotions
- Appreciating what you have and refusing to take it for granted
- Seeing the value of long-term commitments
Shadow Meaning
- Being bored
- Daydreaming at the expense of your work
- Refusing to be engaged by opportunity
- Taking people and relationships for granted
- Ignoring romantic or spiritual opportunities
- Spurning inspiration
- Feeling everything should stay just like it is
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •How can I use this downtime to my best advantage?
- •How can I show my partner that I don't take him or her for granted?
- •To what extent is my mood blinding me to new opportunities?
Personal Meaning
Feelings of being disconnected from life and others. This will be a time to try something new or find something that will bring the joy back into life and give you a constructive way to deal with stress.Also, keep your head up. Don't miss gifts or opportunities because you are in too much of a funck to see them.
Feelings of being disconnected from life and others. A time when material pleasure was not satisfying.Alternatively, a gift or opportunity was being offered to you, but you did not recognize it.
Feelings of being disconnected from life and others. This might be a time to try something new or find something that will bring the joy back into life and give you a constructive way to deal with stress.Alternatively, a gift or opportunity is being offered to you, but you are not recognizing it. Snap out of your funk and become aware of the blessings around you.
Personal Reversed Meaning
This might be a good time for withdrawal, contemplation and dreaming. Step out of the fray and regroup. Feed your fantasies for a while, but be careful not to become swallowed up by them.
A time of withdrawal, contemplation and dreaming. A time to rest and re-group.
This might be a good time for withdrawal, contemplation and dreaming. Step out of the fray and regroup. Feed your fantasies for a while, but be careful not to become swallowed up by them.
Fortune Telling
- •A lover is getting restless
- •Find out what he or she needs, or new opportunities may lure your partner away