Nine of Cups

Cups, IX

Keywords

• contentment
• satisfaction
• a wish fulfilled — the “wish card”

Upright meaning

Contentment, satisfaction, a wish fulfilled — the “wish card”.

Reversed meaning

Shallow pleasure, dissatisfaction, a wish that would not satisfy.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The host sits arms folded before nine cups on a shelf.

Element and place in the deck

Cups belong to water. They speak of feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner world. Cups usually answer questions about love, friendship and emotional state.

The Nine is nearly the end: a mature result, self-reliance, or tension before the finale.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Cups, Two of Cups, Three of Cups, Four of Cups, Five of Cups, Six of Cups, Seven of Cups, Eight of Cups, Ten of Cups, Page of Cups, Knight of Cups, Queen of Cups, King of Cups.