Nine of Cups
The Nine of Cups represents emotional fulfillment, contentment, and optimism as the culminating impulse before completion. Ruled by the Moon and tied to the subconscious, it highlights deep inner drives that bring faith in the universe and a sense that things are as they should be. In readings it signifies being at peace with oneself and others, feeling blessed, loved, and met with sympathy and understanding. The card also suggests recognition and rounded accomplishment, illustrated by the Hogwarts house cup imagery and its nine plaques.
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Correspondences
Jupiter in Pisces
Keywords
Love, happiness, contentment, optimism, trust in the future
Meaning
The 9s constitute the last impulse on the four elements before they reach their final manifestation in the 10s. The 9s are ruled by the Moon and by the subconscious – drives and impulses that are rarely fully transparent to us and that may work for us or against us.
Meaning (continued)
In the realm of emotions this influence is deeply beneficial. It gives us faith that the universe and our place in it somehow are as they should be, that they make sense. This results in a sense of deep joy, of being at one with creation, of loving and being loved. In a spread the card signifies that we are at peace with ourselves and with others. We feel blessed, and are met with sympathy and understanding in everything we try our hand at, whether it be at work, in a new friendship or with a partner.
Exploring the Card
The image for this card shows the Hogwarts house cup – whichever house wins it has been the most accomplished for that year. It is recognition of good behavior, academic accomplishment and daring and skill on the Quidditch pitch – a truly rounded achievement. For an expression of the number nine there are nine small plaques on the cup, with the school crest in the center.
Visual Description
A large ornate trophy-style cup dominates the center of the card, with two curved handles and a carved leafy collar on its stem. The surface of the cup is engraved with the words "Hogwarts house cup" and a cluster of small shield emblems. Decorative swirling filigree and calligraphic flourishes frame the cup and overlap the foreground, while vertical panels form a darker background behind it. Along the bottom border the inscription "9 Joy" is visible and small stylized glyphs appear near the top and sides of the image.
Harry Potter tarot
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