Card 39 • cups

Four of Cups

Brief Description

The Four of Cups symbolizes a period of self-reflection and introspection, where one is so absorbed in their thoughts that they are indifferent to the opportunities and perspectives around them. It represents a state of apathy, passivity, and withdrawal. The reversed meaning points towards active participation, full engagement, and connection.

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Scenario

A girl rests under a tree with her arms crossed over her chest, finding time for herself. The unpleasant rainy weather reflects the heavy thoughts she harbors. So engrossed in her own thoughts, she is indifferent to a duck offering an umbrella to protect her from getting wet. The four different colors of the umbrella symbolize various perspectives and mindsets one can choose in life to change their situation.

Upright Meaning

Indifference, reticence, passivity, apathy, withdrawal

Reversed Meaning

Active participation, full engagement, connection

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✍️ Deck author(s): Catrin Welz-Stein

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