Five of Cups
The Five of Cups speaks of the pain of disappointment and grief for what never came to pass, representing strong emotions that cannot be overcome before their natural time. It emphasizes the need to live through and accept negative experiences in the here and now. However, it reminds us that after losses, no matter how profound, joy and new acquisitions always follow. Some situations resolve themselves over time if we allow them to unfold naturally.
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Core Meaning
This card speaks of the pain of disappointment, grief for what never came to pass, representing strong emotions that cannot be overcome before their natural time, and the process of living through and accepting the negative aspects here and now. But one should remember that after losses, no matter what they may be, joy and acquisitions always follow.
Path to Resolution
Some situations resolve themselves over time if we allow them to resolve. For this to happen, it's worth stopping the constant return to the past, shifting attention to the present or future, or changing the object of contemplation.
Artistic Inspiration
The scene for this card appeared to me in a state between sleep and waking, filled with melancholy and heavy thoughts about many personal matters, thereby pointing to the answer regarding them, and my own sensations and associations connect the card with the Lady of the Lake, the maiden Nimue (Vivian).
Author's Note
This card has a real prototype among my friends.
Visual Description
A cloaked figure with pale hair stands beside a narrow stream under a crescent moon, arms folded and eyes cast down. Three cups lie overturned at their feet, sketched in white lines as liquid flows into the water, while two cups remain upright a short distance away. Tall grasses and distant, dark hills frame the muted, earthy landscape.
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