Five of Cups
cups water

The Image Speaks

A cloaked figure looks down at three overturned cups. Two cups stand upright behind him, but he does not see them.

Five of Cups

Disappointment. The loss of that which was loved. Grief, loss, disappointment, regret. Crying over spilled milk.

Essential Natures: loss, grief, disappointment, regret

The Reading

Disappointment. The loss of that which was loved.

Upright Meaning

Grief, loss, disappointment, regret. Crying over spilled milk.

This card represents grief and loss. You are focusing on what has gone wrong and missing what still remains.

It is okay to grieve, but do not get stuck there. All is not lost.

Key themes: disappointment • spilled • regret • crying • grief

Reversed Meaning

Acceptance, moving on, finding peace, forgiveness.

You are beginning to heal. You are turning around to see the two cups still standing.

It signifies acceptance and the willingness to move on from the past.

Forgiveness is key to releasing the pain.

Key themes: forgiveness • acceptance • finding • moving • peace

Deeper Wisdom

Disappointment. The end of pleasure.

Guidance

Disappointment. The loss of that which was loved.

5

Numerology

The number 5: Change, conflict, challenge, instability