Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Cups - The Five of Cups - meaning in detail
The Five of Cups - tarot card meaning in detail
The Lord of Loss in Pleasure
Numerical Value: 5
Astrological Associations: Pisces, Scorpio, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto
Full Meaning
The Five of Cups is symbolic of a period when it may seem like your cup is half empty instead of being half full. With the Five of Cups in your spread you must not focus upon 'crying over spilt milk'. Instead you need to look to all of the positives and reaslise that although the cup may have overturned and thus the milk wet the carpet, at least it didn't break! If someone has upset you, or perhaps you have let yourself down in some way, then you need to reaslise that dwelling on past situations will not help at all. This card is often associated with bitterness, regrets and general displeasure. However it is also an indicator that you really need to let go of any past emotional experiences or situations that may be causing you concern. This is because if you don't, you may miss a genuine opportunity that could be about to present itself. With this card in your spread, try to put the past behind you and focus on the future.
Traditional Symbolism
A dark, cloaked figure, looking sideways at three prone cups two others stand upright behind him; a bridge is in the background, leading to a small keep or holding.
The Five of Cups Card illustration.
