Minor Arcana · Cups
Four of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
- contemplation
- apathy
- reevaluation
- discontent
Four of Cups upright
The Four of Cups is the quiet discontent of someone who has not yet looked up. Something new is being offered — an invitation, a grace — but you will have to turn your head to see it.
Four of Cups reversed
Reversed, the Four of Cups reveals an offering you have not yet noticed. Withdrawal protected you once; now it hides the hand that is reaching toward you. Look up.
How to read Four of Cups
Four of Cups belongs to the suit of Cups. The suit of water: love, emotions, friendship and intuition.
Fours are about stability and rest — or standing still for too long.
Upright, let its keywords guide the reading: contemplation, apathy, reevaluation, and discontent.
Reversed, the same themes are usually blocked, delayed or turned inward. Read the reversed meaning above with that in mind.
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