TWO OF CUPS

The Two of Cups is the flow of love between two people. It’s a positive card for relationships and matters of the heart and is also associated with decisions about relationships.

Key Words: Happiness, relationships, love, mutual respect, connection, compatibility, happy couples, partnerships, decisions, proposals, engagements, marriage

Short Meaning: Now is the time to embrace the connections that you have and continue to strengthen them.

Much like the Lovers card in the Major Arcana, energies come together to create a mutual bond. Beauty, power, and electric vibes occur, bringing romance and sexual energy to the scene. Platonic relationships also benefit from the Two of Cups.

The Two of Cups tarot card is a very positive relationship card in the deck. When you pull this card in a reading, it stands for harmony, togetherness, and working as a team to build a strong partnership. The Two of Cups tells you to look for connections in your life, especially those that are one-on-one. 

The Two of Cups is the flow of love and connection between two people. It’s a positive card for relationships and matters of the heart and is also associated with decisions about relationships. 

The decision is not really about deciding between two different relationships but rather about making a deeper commitment to an existing one.

Decide which question are you asking: “What can I get from this relationship?” or “What can I give to this relationship?”

You can create deep relationships and partnerships based on shared values, compassion, and unconditional love. Your heart is open and ready to receive the energy of love and connection that comes from the Two of Cups. The image of exchanged cups shows us that the emotions of two people, involved in a partnership, will be intertwined.

These relationships will grow and develop into something that is deeply satisfying and rewarding in the long run. But you have to do the work. The Two of Cups is a partnership. You have a shared respect and appreciation for one another, and together you understand each other.

When the Two of Cups card appears in a Tarot reading, it’s possible to begin new partnerships, perhaps in business, love or friendship. This card advises that you pledge yourself to this friendship and put your heart on the line. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Life is a relationship game.

Both of you are focused on building a positive relationship that will create a win – win situation for both parties. You see eye to eye and respect what can be brought to the table from each other.

In a Yes or No question in a reading, the Two of Cups is a YES!

THREE OF CUPS

When the Three of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you are encouraged to gather with your closest friends and have a good time together, talking, laughing, sharing and creating

Key Words: Celebrations, good conversation, happiness, friends

When the Three of Cups arrives, it’s time to party! This is the friendship card.

The of Three of Cups is reminding you it’s time to get out there and make more of an effort and be open to the social influences life is presenting to you.

Enjoy these times of happiness and success while you can.

When the Three of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you are encouraged to gather with your closest friends and have a good time together, talking, laughing, sharing and creating.

You must consciously take time out to liven up your social life. See it as your opportunity to let let loose and forget about your day-to-day commitments for a bit. Instead, spend quality time with friends and family and enjoy yourself!

This is a great card for parties. If you are being invited to events and social gatherings, be sure to accept all invitations. If you haven’t got anything planned, then this card may suggest you should start planning.

Throw a party, celebrate, connect with your friends. Make an effort to see each other. Go out and have fun. You have high energy and you’re here to do fun and amazing things together.

In a yes or no question, the Three of Cups is a YES!

Overall, the Three of Cups card describes good times to come and a cause for celebration is in your future.

FOUR OF CUPS

 Four of Cups - You may feel disengaged or unmotivated. Maybe life has become dull. You are being presented with unexpected offers of friendship or love but aren’t jumping at the opportunity to accept.

The Four of Cups can appear when you are bored or unsatisfied with your everyday life. You may feel disengaged or unmotivated. Maybe life has become dull. You are being presented with unexpected offers of friendship or love but aren’t jumping at the opportunity to accept. Perhaps you may not be interested in the offers or you have too much on your plate already. Use your good judgment to determine what really matters to you, and don’t worry about declining new ventures if they don’t fit with your long term outlook. It can also indicate a time when you are turning your attention and your energy inward. Sometimes this card brings the message, ‘Not now, but maybe later.’ You may be waiting for a sign. However, if you wait too long you may miss out on new opportunities that are an excellent fit for you. Check in on yourself and question whether shutting yourself down is a good course of action, or if it’s time to open up to the possibilities available to you.

FIVE OF CUPS

Do not let yourself get stuck in wallow mode.  Focus more on the present and not the past. Are you able to forgive and move on? Things will improve.

Did things not go as expected? Are you experiencing regret, failure, disappointment or pessimism. The Five of Cups can appear when you have suffered a loss and are now moving through the grieving process. 

The Five of Cups often appears when a situation hasn’t turned out the way you expected, and you are feeling regretful, and disappointed. The pain is real and you must move through it. 

All you can focus on right now is what went wrong and how you failed. If you just looked around, you’d see that new opportunities are available to you. All you need to do is cross that bridge.

It’s time to get over it! Sure, feel the feels, but set yourself a time limit for your self-pity and then pull yourself together and move on. Do not let yourself get stuck in wallow mode. (I refer to this card as the wallower card)

Focus more on the present and not the past. Are you able to forgive and move on? Things will improve.

There’s something very positive on the horizon, but if you just look at what you’ve lost, you’re not going to be able to see what you can get. As they say “it’s water under the bridge”

These negative emotions are holding you back from your fullest potential – release them so you can move on and take action towards positive change. Forgiveness is vital now for yourself and others. If someone has disappointed you, find it within your heart to forgive that person (for you, not them!), and release yourself from the disappointment.

SIX OF CUPS

A blast from the past. The Six of Cups is a card that takes you back to the happy memories from your past.

A blast from the past. The Six of Cups is a card that takes you back to the happy memories from your past. You may be revisiting those memories in your mind, or you may travel back to your home town or reconnect with your childhood friends. It often shows an increased level of cooperation and harmony in your relationships. You are ready to give and receive, without expectation. It’s time to turn over a new leaf and start from a more positive place. Experience the fun, freedom and innocence that come with being a young child again. Do not take yourself too seriously. Give yourself permission to be playful, spontaneous, and creative. When you do this, you’ll connect more with your true authentic self.

SEVEN OF CUPS

The Seven of Cups indicate having many choices before you. Choices need to be made, but in doing so, you must instead focus on what’s right for you.

Welcome to the grand illusion. The Seven of Cups may indicate having many choices before you. Choices need to be made, but in doing so, you must instead focus on what’s right for you.  It may be difficult to figure out which is the right one at this time. Don’t make a rash decision. 

Often, the Seven of Cups can be a sign of wishful thinking and projecting into the future about what you would like to create, rather than taking action here in the present to make it happen. You must approach the present opportunities with a definite set of priorities and have your long term objectives carefully planned out.

This card allows you to move and choose from the options presented to you. Each one will have its advantages and disadvantages – it is up to you to ensure that the option you choose is compatible with your intent and your Highest Good – even if you feel overwhelmed by the options available to you. If you try to pick everything at once, the actual benefits of the current experience will not be maximized. Choose carefully.

You may be daydreaming about the things you desire, rather than making your dreams come true. Your fears may be getting in the way or you might have an obstacle in the way of achieving your dreams or you might have unrealistic priorities.

Are you acting on these dreams and desires? You’re asked to be committed to your dreams and goals to reap the rewards. However, you need to separate what is real and sift out all the illusions. When you follow through with your dreams and desires then your old ways of confusion and illusion will fall away from you.

Keywords: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion.

The figures in the cups may represent.

Mask / Head – may represent trickery or the concealment of the ego. It may also symbolize the face of an oracle that gives answers and wisdom to all inquiries. Sometimes it suggests a potential companion to the seeker (love).

Glowing Figure – may represent the burning need for the conjurer’s self-illumination. Choosing the higher path.

Snake – may represent animal passion, temptation and desire. Alternatively, some consider the snake to represent powerful transformative knowledge.

Treasures – may represent wealth and abundance.

Wreath – most likely represents victory, honor and status.

Dragon – may represent a symbol of fantasy, evil, anger, envy and calamity.

The song Grand Illusion by Styx is what comes to mind when I see the Seven of Cups.

EIGHT OF CUPS

You are looking for something that is more satisfying.  Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. This is an important growth lesson in your life.

In this card we see you are taking a new path in life and starting off in a different direction. Basically, you are looking for something that is more satisfying.  Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. This is an important growth lesson in your life. The Eight of Cups suggests you sense that something is missing. You’ve outgrown the current situation. Instead of waiting around for things to get better, you know you need to move on. The Eight of Cups can be a sign that you are trying to escape an emotional situation or avoiding some major issues and concerns. It may not make sense to others but, deep down, you know it’s not serving you well, and it’s time for you to let it go and move on. The Eight of Cups invites you to ask yourself what brings you happiness, peace and satisfaction on a deeper level.

NINE OF CUPS

You can be assured that good things are coming your way when you see this card. It’s often known as the WISH card.

This is really one of the deck’s most optimistic cards and a welcome addition to any reading. You can be assured that good things are coming your way when you see this card. It’s often called the wish card and is a sign of good things to come. It’s a pat yourself on the back and say well done card. Take some time to look around and feel your heart overflowing with love and appreciation for all that you have created in your life. The Nine of cups represents attainment, achievement & happiness. Even if you’ve had a rough few weeks or are dealing with the continual changes, this card comes as a reminder to count your blessings and express gratitude for what you have. When you do that, you’ll end up having even more. All the hard work in your life has been successfully accomplished. Your relationships, work, lifestyle and well-being have provided you with complete emotional fulfillment. Start or end each day by creating a list of three things that you are most grateful for and feel the energy start to shift. Life is good!



TEN OF CUPS

The Ten of Cups embraces happiness, enjoyment, and emotional fulfillment, especially in your relationships and family.

The Ten of Cups embraces happiness, enjoyment, and emotional fulfillment, especially in your relationships and family. You are flowing with love and happiness, and now you share this with others, opening your heart even further. This is the “happy family” card, saying that your relationship with your family is in loving harmony right now. You are very hopeful, cheerful, satisfied and healthy. The Ten of Cups is a positive card for romantic relationships and may indicate a new relationships or a long-term commitments like an engagement, marriage or starting a family together. In your relationships with others, you have a sense of balance and harmony. You radiate the energy of abundance and happiness. Be sure to step back and appreciate everything you accomplished. The Ten of Cups encourages you to follow your heart and trust your intuition. When something feels great, do more of it. Share the love. You can have the happy ending you’ve always dreamed of.  All you have to do is believe.

The High Priestess

Intuition is the language of the soul. The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and the teacher of sacred knowledge.

The High Priestess card is the second Major Arcana card of the tarot deck.

She indicates a time for learning and listening to your intuition.

She tells you to slow down and reflect on what you’ve learned and to acquire even more knowledge before making a decision or taking action.

Use your energy and time to reflect on what you’ve learned and to prepare yourself for all possible outcomes. Once the outcome is clear, you’ll be ready to act upon it. The main thing here is to trust your intuition. Listen, listen within.

Intuition is the language of the soul. The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and the teacher of sacred knowledge and hidden mysteries. She teaches you that the world is not always as it seems and more profound influences are often at play.

She signifies spiritual enlightenment, inner illumination, divine knowledge and wisdom. Go deeper within and feel, rather than think. Be proud of your ability to nurture, trust, sense and empathize instead of hiding it away.

Now is the time to be still so you can tune in to your intuition. The answers you are seeking will come from within. Your intuitive sense is providing you with useful information and is assisting you to become more in touch with your subconscious mind. It’s all sitting within You. Trust your intuition.

The High Priestess indicates a time for learning and listening to your intuition.

Have you ever said “I have a gut feeling about this? That’s your intuition telling you something. Listen to it.

This card suggests that it is time to reflect upon the situation and trust your inner instincts to guide you through it. The answers you are seeking will come from within, from your deepest truth and ‘knowing’.

Allow the High Priestess to become your guide as you venture deep into your subconscious mind and access this inner wisdom.