Five Of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

The Five of Cups shows a solemn figure dressed in a black cloak, he is standing by himself. Besides him is a flowing river. There are Two Cups still standing whilst three cups have spilled over their contents.

The Five of Cups is connected to mourning, sorrow and emotional loss. The figure in the card appears to be preoccupied with the spilled cups.

Interestingly, the two cups that are upright hold promise and hope, yet the figure is unable to recognize that due to his focus on the cups that have spilled over.

Upright Meaning of Five of Cups

When the Five of Cups is in upright position, it suggests that you could be going through a period of intense grief. This is precipitated by loss and an inability to move on from a painful even. Any attempts to heal have proven to be difficult.

The Challenge is not so much in what was loss, but more so on suffering. Emotions feel raw, and the pain feels like it is never going to go away, however this is not the case in actuality.

When emotions rise to the surface, they bring feelings of anger, denial and more. Working though those feelings is the quickest way out. There is a need to avoid suppressing emotions as this could lead to prolonged suffering.

On one hand, the spilled cups represent the past, on the other hand, the cups that are still standing represents the present possibilities in front of you.

Reverse Meaning of Five of Cups

When the Five of Cups is in reverse, it means that the period of mourning is drawing to a close. It is possible that you are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

It can start with something small that causes the snowball effect. Individuals will start to see significant change when they start to focus on the good. If you want to amplify the good and eradicate the bad, consider adopting a pet or taking up a hobby.

New routines will form new patterns and things will start to turn around. It is crucial to set mini-goals for yourself as that can inspire massive change in your life. The key message of the Five of Cups tarot card is to accept the lessons that you have learned and practice forgiveness of others and yourself.

When you release emotional baggage, you can open up yourself to new possibilities and find the courage to rebuild your life. Remember that healing is never easy but once you have learnt the lesson, you will be so much stronger as a result of it.

Five of Cups in Love & Feelings.

In cases where you receive the Five of Cups in a Love Reading, it signifies a period of emotional turmoil in a relationship. Feelings of disappointment in a current or past lover can set you off and make you feel grief. Relationships are very complex and depending on your circumstances, your pain could be different to another person.

One of the key aspects of relationships is learning to forgive and move forward. In some cases, this is possible, in other cases, it is not. Having boundaries and knowing what you will accept in a relationship can determine if a relationship is good for you or not.

It is important to not bottle up your emotions and to communicate with your significant other on the issues you are facing in the connection. If there is something they can change in the relationship, then that is the starting point. If they are unwilling to compromise, perhaps consider seeking guidance.

If you have recently left a relationship, it is best not to enter into a new relationship, the Five of Cups is a strong sign of unresolved emotions. If this is coming up for your new person, then this could be a sign that they are still carrying unresolved feelings for their ex.

As feelings, the Five of Cups is a sign of extreme remorse, regret and sadness. Your person can’t fathom the demise of this situation. All they can do is mourn the loss of it.

There is a sense of losing face and not having the confidence to approach you. There could be great shame attached to their actions. It is difficult to grasp that it could be too late to undo their actions.

Five of Cups in Health

In Health, the Five of Cups is closely related to your body and the emotional response that it has to stress. When people are not dealing with their emotions in the right way, they can feel prone to anger, manipulation, unkind behaviors that are not nice to be around.

If you have been subjected to this, it may take a toll on your health. You could be overeating, overexercising, people-pleasing and struggling to accept and love yourself.

You may take their behavior as a reflection of your worth, let me assure you that their treatment of you reflects more of their own emotional issues than it does on you. Some people lash out and want to see you unhappy.

Some people try to cause you pain if see you are flourishing and happy. If you are starting to feel the Five of Cups in your life, take a closer look at your circle and the people closest to you.

Are they supporting you or trying to tear you down? If they are, set firm boundaries, if they refuse to treat you with love and respect, then there is little reason for you to keep them in your life.

Five of Cups in Wealth

In wealth, the Five of Cups has a profound meaning for you. If you have experienced financial setbacks. It is time to set new goals and move forward. You cannot mope on the past so why allow it define you? Its time to seek financial counsel from the right people and make more informed choices.

If you receive the Five of Cups in a finance reading, it means that it is important for you to not make any hasty decisions. This is not the right time to be impulsive. The key message is not dwell on what happened. Instead, you are being called to learn from past mistakes and make better decisions.