Tarot · Cups
Five of Cups Meaning
- loss
- disappointment
- grief
Upright meaning
The Five of Cups shows someone mourning spilled cups, while two full cups still stand behind them. Beside the loss, see what remains.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, it shows sorrow easing, acceptance and getting back on your feet.
What does Five of Cups mean in love?
In love, the traces of an old hurt or breakup; forgiveness heals.
Career and money
At work, time to learn from a disappointment and keep going.
Yes or no?
No, but hope is not gone. That is the answer Five of Cups gives in yes-or-no spreads; but a card's meaning is only complete when read together with the cards beside it and the context of your question.
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