Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Cups - The Nine of Cups - meaning in detail

The Nine of Cups - tarot card meaning in detail

The Nine of Cups The Lord of Material Happiness

Numerical Value: 9
Astrological Associations: Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto


Full Meaning

The Nine of Cups, sometimes referred to as 'The Wish' card is possibly one of the best of all of the Minor Arcana cards. Nines are generally considered to be powerful cards and are linked to the Hermit card. Therefore it could be described as a card of 'seek and ye shall find'. The Nine of Cups is also symbolic of a sense of fulfillment, joy prosperity, abundance and good feelings. On an emotional level relationships are good and creativity high. Fortune is also starred for: personal finances, personal goals and general harmony and well-being. With this card in your spread now is the time to make a wish and who knows it may just come true.

Traditional Symbolism

A goodly personage has feasted to his heart's content, and abundant refreshment of wine is on the arched counter behind him, seeming to indicate that the future is also assured. The picture offers the material side only, but there are other aspects.

The Nine of Cups summary.

The Nine of Cups Card illustration.


The Suit of Cups.