78 Tarot · First Edition
Four of Cups
A young man sits beneath a tree in deep contemplation, three cups before him, arms and legs crossed. A fourth cup is offered to him by a disembodied hand from a cloud — and he does not even see it. The Four of Cups is the card of divine discontent: everything on offer, nothing satisfying.
Upright Meaning
You are in a period of introspection and mild disillusionment — perhaps bored with what was once exciting, or unable to see the opportunity being offered because your focus is turned inward. The gift being extended is real. Look up from your contemplation. The discontentment you feel is pointing to something important, but you may be dismissing what would actually help.
Reversed Meaning
Emerging from apathy, renewed engagement with the world, or an important realization breaking through the fog. The spell of discontentment is lifting.
♥ Four of Cups in Love
Taking a relationship for granted, or feeling emotionally disconnected from a partner. What are you not seeing that's being offered to you?
◈ Four of Cups in Career
Boredom or dissatisfaction at work, or missing a good opportunity because you're focused on what you don't have rather than what's available.
Daily Affirmation
"I open my eyes to the gifts being offered to me right now."
Four of Cups in the 78 Tarot Decks
In every 78 Tarot deck, the Four of Cups is illustrated by a different international artist who brings their own unique cultural perspective and artistic style to this archetype. From the Nautical deck's ocean-inspired vision to the Ecological deck's environmentally conscious interpretation, each artist's rendering of the Four of Cups adds a new layer of meaning to this timeless card.
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