Four of Cups
The Four of Cups depicts a contemplative figure under a tree with three cups at his feet while a fourth cup is offered from a cloud, symbolizing withdrawal and missed opportunities. It represents boredom, introspection, and the need to step back and evaluate one's position, often preferring solitude during this process. In the upright position it signals a stalemate and a pause for reflection; in reverse it encourages finding new inspiration, stretching, and seeking fresh possibilities. Overall the card urges awareness of what is being ignored and an intentional choice to engage or to continue holding space for inner clarity.
Keywords
Title
Four of Cups
Description
A boy rests against the trunk of a tree. His arms are crossed over his chest. A hand emerges from a cloud with a cup. There are three other cups standing on the ground. The tree is tall and has many branches and leaves.
Keyword
Blended Pleasure
Correspondences
Water, Moon, Jupiter, Cancer
Upright
boredom; contemplation; take a break; evaluate the position; do it alone; stalemate.
Reversed
find something new; stretch and move around; find new inspiration.
Visual Description
A young man sits beneath a large tree with his arms folded and eyes cast down, leaning against the trunk. Three ornate goblets sit on the ground in front of him while a fourth cup is offered by a hand emerging from a cloud at left. The sky and distant landscape are muted and cloudy, giving the scene a contemplative, still quality. The Roman numeral IV appears at the top of the card and decorative script and small symbols are visible along the bottom edge.
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