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Seven of Cups

Upright Meaning for Love, Career and Daily Guidance

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About Seven of Cups

A dark shape of a person looks up at seven cups floating in clouds. Each cup holds a different dreamlike vision.

General Meaning

Upright Meaning

So many tempting choices float in front of you right now. But not all of them are real. Look closely. Tell the true chance apart from the wishful dream.

Seven of Cups reversed, in short

A reversed card is not the opposite of the upright card. It points to energy that is blocked, held inward, or still in shadow.

The fog of daydreams clears, and you can see again.

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Read Seven of Cups in context

Love & Relationships

Upright in Love

Daydreams about love may be blocking a real bond. Ask yourself one honest question. Do you love a real person, or just an idea of one?

Career & Finance

Upright in Career

Too many work ideas or quick-money dreams pull your focus. Not every chance is real. Look into it well before you put in your time or money.

Daily Guidance

Upright Today

Do not chase every shiny idea today. Put your focus on what is real and doable. Leave the pretty but empty dreams alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seven of Cups mean in a love reading?+
In an upright position, Seven of Cups in a love reading signifies: Daydreams about love may be blocking a real bond. Ask yourself one honest question. Do you love a real person, or just an idea of one?
What does Seven of Cups represent in tarot?+
Seven of Cups is a Minor Arcana (Cups suit) card. A dark shape of a person looks up at seven cups floating in clouds. Each cup holds a different dreamlike vision. Its core keywords are: choices, fantasy, illusion, daydreams. In its upright position, it represents: So many tempting choices float in front of you right now. But not all of them are real. Look closely. Tell the true chance apart from the wishful dream.

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Sources & References

  1. [1]Arthur Edward Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911), Part II: The Veil and its Symbols
  2. [2]Rachel Pollack, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom (1980), Major & Minor Arcana interpretations