Nine of Cups
The Nine of Cups presents a fairytale image of a magical fountain of cups promising wishes and fulfillment, inviting you to imagine what you truly desire. It cautions that wishes come with consequences and often a hidden price, so choices made now will affect tomorrow. The abundance and option to choose can create paralysis for those prone to overthinking, risking missed opportunities if you delay. If overwhelmed, scale down: ask for small, meaningful wishes to rebuild momentum and let desires be of service.
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Ally
This is quite the fairytale image, one that could be straight out of a dream, in which you were just lazing under a fountain of cups flowing with a "wishes come true" elixir. If you were that mermaid under the cups, what would you wish for? If you knew this magical fountain of cups was available now to drink from, how would you transform or change your life? Before you get too carried away and rush to sip from this magical water, remember this, wishes have consequences. They come with a price, and one that isn't visible for you to read the fine print. Perhaps that's why only one fish is inside the cups. Maybe the rest are still shifting through what they are willing to pay for the magic this fountain offers as a gift. Allow yourself to feel and connect deeply within your heart, when this card crosses your path, as the decision you make today will have consequences for tomorrow.
Challenger
What is a fairytale for some is a pure nightmare for others. The gift that this card offers could very well be the worst thing to happen to someone who is really bad at making decisions. The pressure of this magic being at your disposal may very well freeze you into place. You may spend days, weeks, months, even years, writing out pro and con lists and sifting and sorting through all possible scenarios. You may end up taking so long that the water from this fountain dries up, removing your ability to choose. If you do happen to find yourself overwhelmed, just take a breath, wish for something small, like a compliment from your partner or a thank you note from a client or co-worker. Not all wishes need to be big. They just want to be used, utilized and be of service.
Visual Description
Nine gilded cups are arranged like a bubbling fountain, stacked in tiers with pale blue liquid spilling and dripping from one cup to another. Each cup bears a star motif and glows warmly against a deep teal curtain backdrop sprinkled with small stars. At the base a red fish, a pink petal, a small mermaid-like silhouette holding a cup, and a rounded purple sea creature sit before the display.
Cirque du Tarot
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