Four of Cups: tarot card meaning
Four of Cups is a card of the suit of Cups (element Water), which speaks of emotions, love and intuition in the tarot. Keywords: apathy, introspection, offer. Here is what the card means upright and reversed, then in love, at work, for money and for health.
- apathy
- introspection
- offer
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Four of Cups
- apathy
- introspection
- offer
Element: Water
A certain weariness stops you from seeing what is being offered. Look around you.
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Four of Cups upright
A certain weariness stops you from seeing what is being offered. Look around you.
Four of Cups reversed
You come out of the slump and rediscover desire. Take the hand held out to you.
Reversed, the card's energy is held back, delayed or turned inwards.
Four of Cups in love
Boredom or withdrawal. You may be overlooking an offer of affection right in front of you.
Four of Cups for career
Low motivation. An opportunity may be closer than you think.
Four of Cups for money
Dissatisfaction with what you have. Look again at what is already there.
Four 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the Four of Cups tarot card mean?
- A certain weariness stops you from seeing what is being offered. Look around you.
- What does Four of Cups reversed mean?
- You come out of the slump and rediscover desire. Take the hand held out to you.
- What does Four of Cups mean in love?
- Boredom or withdrawal. You may be overlooking an offer of affection right in front of you.
- What does Four of Cups mean for career and money?
- Low motivation. An opportunity may be closer than you think. Dissatisfaction with what you have. Look again at what is already there.
- Is Four 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 Four of Cups: apathy, introspection, offer.
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