Five of Cups

Five of Cups tarot card meaning and psychological guide - Gigis Tarot

The Cloak of Mourning

General Meaning

Upright

Focus on loss and regret. You are crying over the "spilled milk" (the three cups) and ignoring the "full cups" behind you. It is the "Grief" card.

Reversed

Moving on; "turning around" to see what remains; acceptance of loss and the beginning of a new chapter.

Love

Upright

Mourning a breakup; "heartbreak" that causes you to ignore new love; dwelling on past romantic mistakes.

Reversed

Forgiving an ex; "re-entering" the dating world; realizing you are still "lovable."

Career & Finance

Upright

A financial "loss"; a failed business deal; "regret" over a career choice.

Reversed

Recovering from a loss; "salvaging" what remains of a project; finding a "silver lining" in a job change.

Health

Upright

Emotional "heaviness" affecting the body; grief manifesting as physical pain; "stomach" issues from stress.

Reversed

Emotional "release"; healing from depression; "letting go" of trauma.