Card 42 • cups

Seven of Cups

Brief Description

The Seven of Cups warns of illusions and an abundance of choices that may not be what they seem. It urges you to use intuition and common sense to discern which options are real and worthwhile. Be cautious about idealizing people or situations, and watch for financial offers that may carry hidden strings. In relationships, take things slowly; if the card describes you, it points to indecision and suggests waiting rather than guessing and correcting course later.

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Meaning

Do you have the information you need to make the right choice? Have you come to a fork in the road on your spiritual journey?

Illusion and Options

The Seven of Cups is a card of illusions and things that aren't quite what they seem. You appear to have many options when this card comes up, but not all of them are good investments. Tap into your intuition and common sense to discern the way to go.

Idealization and Finance

You could be idealizing a new lover or feeling jealous while looking at an influencer's post. Remember that you don't know what's going on below the surface. When the Seven of Cups has a financial element, important details may be hidden from view, or money may come with strings attached.

Relationships and Indecision

When the Seven of Cups refers to another person, you may have met them on a dating app or social media site. This person could become a lifelong friend, or you may hate them after two weeks; take it slow and steady when developing this relationship. When the Seven of Cups refers to you, you may be feeling indecisive. Better to wait and see rather than hazard a guess and have to correct course later.

Visual Description

Seven ornate cups float against a peachy sky framed in blue, arranged in two rows among soft clouds and tiny star-like sparkles. Each cup holds a different object: a sleeping blue head wrapped in pink, a white ghost- or dove-like figure rising, a coiled spotted snake, a multi-towered castle, a cluster of round gems or eyes, a sprig of foliage, and a pink dragon-like creature with small wings. The palette is pastel — coral, pinks, blues and lavenders — and the border at the bottom reads 'SEVEN of CUPS' in red lettering.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Sonia Lazo, Cyrée Jarelle Johnson

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