Seven of Cups
The Seven of Cups depicts a scene of many tempting options and illusions, set against a murky sea of uncertain appearances. The card warns that some choices promise riches, power, or companionship while others hide danger, emptiness, or deceit, making discernment difficult. Upright, it signifies abundant possibilities, imagination, and daydreaming; reversed, it points to temptation, false opportunities, or an illusion of choice. The guidance is to evaluate options carefully and cultivate the ability to distinguish true opportunities from fantasy or misleading appearances.
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Title
Seven of Cups
Poem
Poem: Choices abound, and cups overflow, but not all choices are treasures even when they appear to be so.
Meaning
Meaning: In the depths of the murky sea, not all is as it appears. The eager eel looks into a chest of opulent riches, but beside his treasure rests the bones of those who have perished in the deep. To his left, a tower of power; and to his right a potential mate or foe lurks in the distance. The Seven of Cups suggests that many choices abound. Some have the potential to bring great success and fulfillment, others offer only trouble. But the biggest problem presented by the Seven of Cups is telling the two apart.
Orientation
While upright, the Seven of Cups indicates an abundance of options. Reversed, it indicates only the illusion of options or false choices.
Upright Keywords
Upright keywords: wishful thinking, endless possibility, fantasy, imagination, daydreams, opportunities
Reversed Keywords
Reversed keywords: temptation, deceit, feeling trapped, escapism, confusing reality with fantasy, false opportunity, poor choices or a lack of options
Visual Description
An oval-framed scene shows seven white chalices floating against a deep green-blue, star-speckled background. A large yellow serpentine eel coils around and peers into a wooden chest that spills golden coins and a jeweled crown, while seaweed and skulls line the lower foreground. The cups appear on different ledges and currents, each isolated as if offering a separate vision or temptation.
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