![]() When the Five of Cups is pulled in the upright position it is a clear ‘no’. Generally, it’s time to accept that your health sorrows have passed and it’s time to find a way to look forward. If you are looking for more in depth advice on fertility, it may be best to book an appointment with a specialized Naturopath or a Fertility specialist – medical teams will know the proper emotional support for any of these health topics, more than this deck of cards. It is important to be mindful of this when considering the interpretation of the card. Something to be aware of with the Five of Cups (especially if you are reading for someone else) for those who move through cycles of fertility, there’s the difficult emotional element of miscarriage, menopause or sadly even stillbirths that this card raises. If you are struggling with your mental health you may benefit from speaking to a friend about your troubles or If that is a struggle for you a professional therapist may be of some benefit. You may be trying to isolate yourself from the outside which can lead to feelings of loneliness. It represents feelings of grief & sadness causing depression. When the Five of Cups is pulled in a health reading it can indicate emotional baggage causing mental health issues. Instead of giving in to the ‘glass is half empty’ mindset look at it as the ‘glass is half full’. It’s time to shift your mindset and focus on what can go right from this point onwards, be open to the brighter side of life and know many blessings are in disguise right now. These negative emotions are holding you back from your fullest potential, release them so you can move on and create positive change. You may blame yourself for how things have worked out or believe you are a victim. The water which is spilt from the cups shows that the problems you are experiencing are mostly emotional & you may have missed an opportunity by focusing on the past so much – some of which was toxic for you anyway. Instead of moving towards a more positive perspective, this card shows that you are dwelling on the past too much leading to feelings of self-pity and regret. ![]() It represents feelings of sadness that a certain situation hasn’t really turned out the way you wanted it to. The more we struggle to hold on to what is gone, the more we suffer.The Five of Cups symbolizes disappointment and the feelings that come when things don’t go as you had originally planned. We who are not Zen masters may not flow quite so lightly with events, but we can learn from this story. Suddenly, the real father appears, and Hakuin willingly yields the child to its parents, accepting loss again. His reputation in the village is ruined, but he accepts this loss and takes tender care of the child for a year. In a story from Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, the master Hakuin is falsely accused of fathering a child. No matter how much we accept intellectually that we must go with the flow, if that flow separates us from what we love, our feelings say, "No!" Loss hurts because it is our emotional resistance to change. Every loss opens new possibilities for growth because every loss initiates change. You may feel discouraged by this card, but it does have a positive side. You may already know what this card represents, but, if not, use it as a warning to help you avoid a loss, or at least reduce its toll. It could be tangible (money, possession, relationship, work), or intangible (dream, opportunity, prospect, reputation). In readings, the Five of Cups can alert you to the possibility of a loss and its associated emotions - sorrow, regret, denial. Later, when he has healed somewhat, he will be able to see all that remains. ![]() For now, he cannot acknowledge the two cups that are still standing. This man is looking only at the overturned cups in front of him. The Five of Cups refers to that time when the pain of a loss is most acute. He so dominates the card that it is hard to look beyond him. ![]() ![]() On this card, we see a figure draped in black and covered in grief. Five of Pentacles - rejection, lack of support, loss of approval.Three of Swords - separation, loss of love, heartache.Nine of Cups - contentment, satisfaction.Judgement - absolving yourself, releasing regret.ACTIONS suffering a loss letting go of a hopeįeeling bereft breaking up a relationshipįeeling regret being disappointed by events ![]()
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