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Five of Cups: tarot card meaning

Five of Cups is a card of the suit of Cups (element Water), which speaks of emotions, love and intuition in the tarot. Keywords: regret, grief, what remains. Here is what the card means upright and reversed, then in love, at work, for money and for health.

  • regret
  • grief
  • what remains

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Minor Arcana · CupsUpright

Five of Cups

  • regret
  • grief
  • what remains

Element: Water

A disappointment or regret fills your thoughts. Not everything is lost: look at what is still standing.

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Tarot is a reflective practice and a cultural tradition with no scientific or predictive value. The cards do not replace the advice of a doctor, a financial adviser or a lawyer.

  1. Five of Cups upright

    A disappointment or regret fills your thoughts. Not everything is lost: look at what is still standing.

  2. Five of Cups reversed

    You begin to accept and move on. Forgiveness, of yourself too, lightens the heart.

    Reversed, the card's energy is held back, delayed or turned inwards.

  3. Five of Cups in love

    Sadness, regret or a breakup. Give the grief its time, then look at what still remains.

  4. Five of Cups for career

    Disappointment over a project. Learn from it and focus on what still works.

  5. Five of Cups for money

    A loss or a regret. Focus on what you can still protect.

  6. Five of Cups for health

    Cups speak of emotional well-being; take care of your mood.

    Tarot is no substitute for medical advice: see a health professional about any concern.

These tools give general information. They do not replace the advice of a doctor or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Five of Cups tarot card mean?
A disappointment or regret fills your thoughts. Not everything is lost: look at what is still standing.
What does Five of Cups reversed mean?
You begin to accept and move on. Forgiveness, of yourself too, lightens the heart.
What does Five of Cups mean in love?
Sadness, regret or a breakup. Give the grief its time, then look at what still remains.
What does Five of Cups mean for career and money?
Disappointment over a project. Learn from it and focus on what still works. A loss or a regret. Focus on what you can still protect.
Is Five of Cups a positive card?
No card is good or bad in itself: it all depends on its position and on your question. Keywords for Five of Cups: regret, grief, what remains.

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