CUPS · Five of Cups

Five of Cups Meaning

Five of Cups ｜ Theme of Cups: Feelings and connection with others

Upright

Sense of lossRegretWhat remains

Even as you grieve what's been lost, the cups that remain are still beside you.

Star words: “Behind the tears, two cups still stand”

RecoveryAcceptanceLooking forward

Still holding your sadness, you're slowly becoming able to look ahead.

Star words: “The bridge you look back on is there to be crossed”

Part of your heart seems to linger with a past love, or feelings that didn't work out. Why not begin by acknowledging those feelings?

You are letting go of old feelings and getting ready to welcome new ones. Try picturing the kind of relationship you want now.

Things may not have turned out the way you hoped, and you might be feeling down. Even so, try counting one result or lesson that remains.

You are recovering from a setback and starting to think about your next move. Why not sum up what you learned in a few short words?

You seem to feel regret over a misunderstanding with someone. Try turning your eyes to the people who are still beside you.

You are regaining the strength to mend relationships. How about gently reaching out to someone who's been on your mind?

Your sadness has its reasons. It's okay to cry when you need to. Once your heart settles, take one deep breath.

Even while carrying what hurts, you are trying to face forward. Today, please praise yourself for every small step.

In a three-card reading, the same card can be understood differently depending on the position where it appears.

UprightYou have let go of something precious, or cried when things didn't go as you hoped. You've carried that pain so well.

ReversedYou have been slowly getting back on your feet after something painful. Even carrying regret, you never stopped walking.

UprightRight now your heart is turned toward what you've lost. Don't force the sadness away; try also looking at the precious things that remain.

ReversedYou seem to be learning to live gently alongside your sadness. Forgiving the past is beginning to lighten your heart.

UprightYour low feelings may slowly begin to soften. When you look back, you may notice the warmth still in your hands.

ReversedYour past experiences may turn into kindness and strength. On the far side of the bridge, a new view is drawing near.

What might this card be trying to tell you right now?