Five of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Upright keywords
Reversed keywords
Five of Cups upright
Wrapped in a black cloak, a figure weeps over three spilled cups, without noticing the two still standing behind. The Five of Cups speaks of disappointment, of something that didn't turn out as you hoped and of pain that needs its own time. This card honours your sadness and doesn't ask you to hide it. Yet it gently reminds you that not everything is lost: there are still resources, loved ones and paths waiting for you. In the distance, a bridge invites you to cross when you feel the time is right.
Five of Cups reversed
Reversed, the Five shows that grief is starting to turn into acceptance. You turn towards what remains and slowly find your hope again. It can also point to holding on too tightly to the past. Forgiving yourself is part of healing. There's no rush: every wound heals in its own time.
The suit of Cups
The suit of water: the world of emotions. The Cups speak of love in all its forms, of friendship, of intuition and of what you feel, even if you don't say it.