Five of Cups

Cups · Water

Uprightregret · loss · what remains

Reversedreflection · new perspective

Upright meaning

This is a time when you are standing and looking at three spilled cups. While the loss feels overwhelming, there are still two cups standing behind you.

Reversed meaning

You are letting go of regret and looking forward again. You may discover that among the things you thought were lost, some have remained by your side.

Readings by topic

Love

Upright — This is a time when you are standing and looking at three spilled cups. While the loss feels overwhelming, two cups behind you are still full.

Reversed — You are letting go of regret and looking forward again. You realize that among the things you thought were lost, something is still by your side.

Work

Upright — This is a situation where your attention is fixed on a failed task. It has not collapsed; rather, there are still tasks left to finish behind you.

Reversed — You are letting go of failure and looking toward the next task. You realize that among the things you thought were given up, some are still within your reach.

Money

Upright — This is a situation where your attention is fixed on spent money. It is not poverty; rather, there are still resources remaining behind you.

Reversed — You are letting go of losses and looking toward your next expenditure. You realize that among the funds you thought were lost, some are still usable.

Choices

Upright — This is a situation where your attention is fixed on the path not taken. It is not blocked; rather, there is still a path you can walk behind you.

Reversed — You are letting go of regret and choosing again. You realize that among the options you thought you missed, some are still open.

In the past, present and future positions

When you draw three cards and read them as past, present and future, this card reads like this in each position.

Upright

Past — In the past, you were deeply immersed in a sense of loss in life. You spent time regretting things you had lost. That sadness made your attitude toward life shrink.

Present — Now, you are looking at the overturned cup within the flow of life. Your heart is heavy because the loss seems so large. However, you must find what still remains behind you.

Future — From here on, the flow of life moves in a direction of recovery. You will discover the two cups that still remain. You can rebuild your life while cherishing what is left.

Reversed

Past — In the past, you regretted things that had passed. You looked back while worrying about what was lost. That regret narrowed your vision of life.

Present — Now, you are letting go of regret and looking forward again. You are re-examining the things you thought were lost. You are discovering the things that still remain by your side.

Future — From here on, you will see life with new eyes. You will be able to discover the precious things that remained by your side. Instead of regret, you can move forward by taking care of what remains.

As your card of the day

Upright — It is better not to dwell on past regrets today. Instead, pick one thing you still have in your hands and try using it once more.

Reversed — Today is a good day to look through old records. Whether it is a photo or a memo, seeing your feelings from that time can change your current choices.