Seven of Cups

✦ Frozen By The Fantasy of Options

✦ The Options

The person in this card is confronted with exciting options, each with an unknown outcome. A graduate’s mortarboard—perhaps she will further her education? A bird’s nest of chicks—maybe she will start a family? A tiny house—to buy or build a home. A snake that stands for wisdom, a globe that stands for travel, a lotus that stands spiritual pursuits. A money tree growing out of a bed of coins that stands for… well… money. The options present varying levels of safety and danger, but she doesn’t pick one.

✦ Indecision

Instead, she remains in a dreamy state of indecision. If she chooses to pursue one of these options, is she leaving the others behind? Are all of these choices even real options? How will she choose?

✦ Call to Action

If the Seven of Cups comes up for you, it’s time to stop daydreaming and start doing. This is a card of magical thinking, where the idea of doing something, or doing many things, is so wonderful that you never make a move. However, these options are not even real things; they are just ideas. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed or stuck in the static delight of fantasy. Choose a direction, and start moving.