Nine of Cups
The Nine of Cups signals a happy ending and the fulfillment of heartfelt desires, often reached by unexpected or unconventional means. The story of Tāj al-Mulūk and Princess Dunyā highlights disguise and trickery as a surprising path to love. Upright, the card represents dreams realized, fulfillment, pleasure, recognition, and triumph. Reversed, it warns of greed, devastation, pessimism, addiction, and self-loathing.
Keywords
Card Name
Character
Tāj al-Mulūk and The Princess Dunyā
Origin
Iran, Arabic folk tale
Description
The Nine of Cups represents a happy ending achieved in unexpected ways. Prince Tāj al-Mulūk fell in love with Princess Dunyā, but she refused men. He used trickery, disguising himself as a woman in order to win her heart.
Upright
Dreams realized, fulfillment, pleasure, recognition, triumph
Reverse
Greed, devastation, pessimism, addiction, self-loathing
Visual Description
A richly dressed couple recline together against a patterned turquoise mosaic wall, the woman leaning back into the man's embrace as they smile. Ornate jeweled headpieces and layered necklaces adorn both figures, and several decorative goblets and chalices sit on a low table and shelves around them. The scene is framed by intricate tiles and decorative motifs, with warm reds and cool blues contrasting in the clothing and background. The overall impression is one of comfort, luxury, and close companionship.
Tarot of the Divine
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