Card 39 • cups

Four of Cups

Brief Description

The Four of Cups symbolizes contemplation and discontent, suggesting a period of introspection where one may be waiting for the right opportunity or partner to appear. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with what resonates personally, and acknowledges feelings of boredom and apathy when faced with unsatisfactory choices. In its inverted position, it highlights the need to overcome complacency and take action to reshape one’s life.

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General Meaning

This card can be defined by the word 'meh.' The person is being particular because they know what they want. Possibly avoiding an unsuitable partner or a job that doesn’t fit them. Maybe it’s best to sit under a tree with your arms crossed until the right one comes along? This card has been related to the Buddha sitting under the Bodhi tree, not budging until the Truth wanders along. He’s so focused on his inner life that the cups are going ignored.

Four of Cups Inverted

Inverted, the Four of Cups is about being unsatisfied and bored. This guy has three cups in front of him and one that’s floating on the air next to him but can’t be arsed to pick one. They’re not right for him.

Call to Action

It is time to get over yourself and get up and do something about your life. This card is apathy at its heart, but apathy can have a few causes. If you have been burned after effort in the past, you’re more likely to sit back and not try again. So when this card comes up, maybe you use the sitting-down time to figure out if you’re ready to be brave.

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