Seven of Cups
cups water

The Image Speaks

A figure stands before seven cups filled with strange visions—jewels, a dragon, a snake, a castle, etc.

Seven of Cups

Debauch. The corruption of the emotion by the imagination. Choices, illusion, fantasy, wishful thinking. Too many options.

Essential Natures: illusion, choices, fantasy, wishful thinking

The Reading

Debauch. The corruption of the emotion by the imagination.

Upright Meaning

Choices, illusion, fantasy, wishful thinking. Too many options.

This card represents illusions and wishful thinking. You have many choices, but not all of them are real or good for you.

Be careful of getting lost in daydreams. You need to ground yourself and make a practical decision.

Key themes: illusion • thinking • choices • fantasy • wishful

Reversed Meaning

Clarity, making a choice, reality check.

The fog is clearing. You are able to see things as they really are.

It indicates that you are ready to make a choice and stop fantasizing.

Reality might be less exciting than your dreams, but it is solid.

Key themes: clarity • reality • making • choice • check

Deeper Wisdom

Debauch. A deception of the senses.

Guidance

Debauch. The corruption of the emotion by the imagination.

7

Numerology

The number 7: Reflection, assessment, spirituality, inner wisdom