Five of Cups

Five of Cups Tarot Card Meanings

The Five of Cups shows a man with his head bent in sadness, three of the cup turned over and their contents have spilled out. The man is feeling lost and sad, overwhelmed by his emotions for what he has lost. He cannot see the other two cups that are still upright and have their contents inside still.

This card represents the strength and courage to overcome any difficulties, it is just being able to tap into that strength and find it.

This card signifies going back to what we know best to do the best for ourself.

General Meaning

The Five of Cups advises you to accept when you feel a sense of loss and allow the grieving process to take its natural course. Also, loss hurts because we resist change, so you are advised to recognize that all your experiences are necessary lessons in accepting this basic truth about life.

Meaning - upright

What this upright card means

Upright, this card has the following meanings:

• people from your past re-enter your life and bring back happy memories.
• regretting having lost touch with old friends and glad for their return.
• extra money through a lottery win or inheritance.
• someone you meet now could have a long-term effect on you.

Meaning - reversed

What this reverse card means

Reversed, this card has the following meanings:

• let go and move on from a person or situation.
• reunions and healing of rifts with people.
• sense of loss but it is only a minor feeling.
• true friends will be there for you, so the future looks better.
• new alliances and friends.