Seven of CupsTarot Card Meanings
Lord of Debauch (Illusionary Success)
Lord of Debauch (Illusionary Success)
Themes and Keywords: Apparitions. Delirium. Imagination versus illusion. Magic and glamour. “Fantasy Island.” Dreams and indulgences. Enchantment. Corruption of purity. Fairy favors. Elusive visions. Distortion versus reflection. Being enamored. Sirens and succubae. False lights. Fertile imaginings. Ensoulment of images. Shameful secrets. Creative work. The magic lasso. Compost.
Element: Water Zodiac Signs : Scorpio Healing Crystals : Emerald Seven of Cups Keywords
UPRIGHT: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion. REVERSED: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices. Numerology7(seven)
Kabbalistically, sevens are associated with the passionate and excitable nature of Venus. In traditional Numerology, 7 corresponds to intuitive Neptune or illusive Ketu. While it’s good to have visions and dreams, be sure that you can find a way to ground them in reality. |
SEVEN OF CUPS DESCRIPTION
Clouds on the Seven of Cups symbolize divine communications in the other Tarot suits. But in the suit of Cups, they often warn of illusion and self-deception.
The cups on the left are filled with symbols of material fulfilment: sex, security and wealth. The ones on the right of the Seven of Cups appeal to your emotional needs: knowledge, power and success.
But the cup in the centre of the Seven of Cups is the most dangerous one of all: It contains the illusion of spiritual enlightenment. The female figure in the cup is veiled, like the High Priestess in the Major Arcana, but her red aura shows that she is only a projection of your own desires. Believe it or not, telling the difference between illusion and reality is easier than you think. If it’s real, it will still be there tomorrow.
The cups on the left are filled with symbols of material fulfilment: sex, security and wealth. The ones on the right of the Seven of Cups appeal to your emotional needs: knowledge, power and success.
But the cup in the centre of the Seven of Cups is the most dangerous one of all: It contains the illusion of spiritual enlightenment. The female figure in the cup is veiled, like the High Priestess in the Major Arcana, but her red aura shows that she is only a projection of your own desires. Believe it or not, telling the difference between illusion and reality is easier than you think. If it’s real, it will still be there tomorrow.
UPRIGHT SEVEN OF CUPS
The Seven of Cups is a powerful opportunity to learn a great deal about yourself. It’s definitely a test of your character. Like the Moon in the Major Arcana, it allows you to explore your wildest, most exotic fantasies without having to worry about the real-world consequences.
Writing your discoveries into your journal or expressing them artistically will be very instructive. But The Moon represents a natural stage in your spiritual progress. If you don’t resist its pull, it will intuitively lead you to higher spiritual awareness. Not so with the Seven of Cups card.
The Seven of Cups is often accompanied by powerful, almost overwhelming emotions. If you’re not in touch with your feelings – if you don’t have a very clear sense of who you are – this may leave you vulnerable to those who may not have your best interest in mind.
The Seven of Cups suggest that you delay important decisions until you have a clearer view. If financial or romantic opportunities seem too good to be true right now, they probably are. This is not a good time for making commitments you can’t back out of later.
The 7 of Cups is a card about choices. It often indicates confusion and can even also point to disorganization and too much going on.
Writing your discoveries into your journal or expressing them artistically will be very instructive. But The Moon represents a natural stage in your spiritual progress. If you don’t resist its pull, it will intuitively lead you to higher spiritual awareness. Not so with the Seven of Cups card.
The Seven of Cups is often accompanied by powerful, almost overwhelming emotions. If you’re not in touch with your feelings – if you don’t have a very clear sense of who you are – this may leave you vulnerable to those who may not have your best interest in mind.
The Seven of Cups suggest that you delay important decisions until you have a clearer view. If financial or romantic opportunities seem too good to be true right now, they probably are. This is not a good time for making commitments you can’t back out of later.
The 7 of Cups is a card about choices. It often indicates confusion and can even also point to disorganization and too much going on.
General: In general, this card points to a need to narrow your focus. When it appears, you are probably trying to do too much. Choose just a few of the myriad things that are on your plate and work through these items one by one, carefully. You may be feeling overwhelmed. Remember that you can control at least in some areas, how much you are trying to take on.
Work: If a business or work deal seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. Watch where you put your money and who you put your trust in. If you work or want to work in a creative field of some kind, this is an excellent omen for making good progress, however, if your job or field is more precise, mathematical and business-like, this energy carries the warning that you may be spending too much time with your head in the clouds and need to refocus.
Love: You may have several romantic choices at hand. Be clear and specific about what you want in a relationship, evaluate your choices thoughtfully, be honest and as clear as you can be with all people involved then move ahead. Beware of falling in love with the "heady rush" that happens only at the beginning of a relationship. In no relationship does that rush last forever.
Finances: This is not a good time to make financial investments. If you must, consult a professional or do a lot of homework, first. You may be too scattered business-wise.
Health: Any symptoms that you are experiencing may be at least partially due to a lack of being grounded, but of course consult your doctor to be sure. Keep a journal of your symptoms and also of your thoughts. Physical exercise will help you stay grounded.
Work: If a business or work deal seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. Watch where you put your money and who you put your trust in. If you work or want to work in a creative field of some kind, this is an excellent omen for making good progress, however, if your job or field is more precise, mathematical and business-like, this energy carries the warning that you may be spending too much time with your head in the clouds and need to refocus.
Love: You may have several romantic choices at hand. Be clear and specific about what you want in a relationship, evaluate your choices thoughtfully, be honest and as clear as you can be with all people involved then move ahead. Beware of falling in love with the "heady rush" that happens only at the beginning of a relationship. In no relationship does that rush last forever.
Finances: This is not a good time to make financial investments. If you must, consult a professional or do a lot of homework, first. You may be too scattered business-wise.
Health: Any symptoms that you are experiencing may be at least partially due to a lack of being grounded, but of course consult your doctor to be sure. Keep a journal of your symptoms and also of your thoughts. Physical exercise will help you stay grounded.
REVERSED SEVEN OF CUPS
When the Seven of Cups card is reversed, all those dreams and fantasies are poured out onto the physical world. They can transform you or overwhelm you or they can simply dissipate – like soap bubbles.
How they affect your everyday life, depends on what these visions are and how you react to them. And the real world can be every bit as exciting as your wildest dreams. The 7 of Cups is a card about choices. When the 7 is reversed, you are beginning to make them and to move towards action. General: In general the reversed 7 of Cups says that you are making the choices that need to be made and are moving towards concrete and important action. Trust your gut; you've probably already realized that you have to start somewhere. Do so and you will thrive. Work: When the reversed 7 of Cups appears in a work context, you may need to watch out for someone in your environment who tends to take unnecessary risks and who may be less than truthful. Believe in yourself, if you sense something is wrong, it probably is. Love: When it comes to love, this card in reverse says that you have finally gotten very clear about what you want and need from love and are ready to take steps to make it happen. Follow your instincts. There is nothing wrong with making your feelings clear to someone that you care for. You may be very pleasantly surprised at their reaction. If you think that someone is not treating you right, then they aren't. |
Finances: In general, the reversed 7 of Cups says that this is a time to be cautious with money, not to gamble. Yes, there are a million choices about what to do with your hard-earned cash, but the energy of this time says that prudence and safety should be your overriding principles. You will shortly be making some important financial decisions.
Health: The 7 of Cups reversed says that you have begun to realize what you can do to better support your health; you should have at least one or 2 very clear ideas. Trust them and stop thinking; the time for action is now.