Five of Cups
The Five of Cups signals grief and emotional depletion after loss or major change, prompting introspection and mourning. It reminds you that although this period is painful, you have learned important lessons that can soothe your grief and help you move forward. In practical areas it can indicate disillusionment at work or potential job loss (take action like updating your resumé), and in relationships it urges a shift in perspective to see the truth. If the card represents you, prioritize and protect your mental health by taking concrete steps to alleviate your pain.
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Title
Five of Cups
Meaning
Are you working through your grief? Can you heal from emotional depletion so that you are better able to count your blessings?
Description
The Five of Cups appears when we're struggling to navigate life's challenges. You may have experienced a death in the family or the loss of a cherished friend. You could be dealing with a major change in your health or discovering that you're not the person you once thought yourself to be. Although this period is difficult, you have learned more than you realize. You can call upon lessons imparted by a person, circumstance, or previous way of being to soothe this grief and move forward with your life.
Applications
When the Five of Cups shows up in a work reading, you may experience some disillusionment about your job or even lose your position. Update your resumé instead of sulking on the couch. If the Five of Cups refers to your love life, you may not be seeing your partner (or yourself) clearly. Shift your perspective to witness the truth of the situation.
Self
If the Five of Cups represents you, protect your mental health. Although you may feel overwhelmed right now, you must take steps to alleviate your pain.
Visual Description
A solitary figure cloaked in a blue-green plaid robe stands with head bowed, their pink hair and face visible in profile. Three cups lie overturned and spilled at their feet while two golden/teal cups remain upright a short distance behind them. Dark rain clouds hang in the sky and raindrops fall around a winding river, a small bridge, and a yellow castle on a distant hill. The scene is framed with a turquoise border and the caption 'FIVE of CUPS' sits at the bottom.
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