Upright Keywords
choices, searching for purpose, illusion, fantasy, daydreaming, wishful thinking, indecision
Reversed Keywords
lack of purpose, disarray, confusion, diversion, distractions, clarity, making choices
The Seven ofCups symbolizes imagination, choice, wishful thinking, illusion andfantasy. The card shows person with their back turned towards us,contemplating 7 images that are creeping out of the cups, all of which arefloating in the clouds. Clouds are a representation of dreams, illusions,thoughts and imagination. There are numerous fantasies that are appearingfrom the cups, which are representative of the many visions that one sees whiledreaming. The Seven of Cups may imply that you have a number of options tochoose from.
To drawthe Seven of Cups in a reading shows that you need to clearly see theshadows and visions in your imagination, not only in your dreams butalso in the real world. You should be careful of wishful thinking andbe alert of the choices that you make. In one sense, the Seven of Cupsindicates that you are a dreamer who is both excited and afraid of thethings that you see in your unconscious. In another, the Seven of Cups is areminder that although it is good to have dreams and wishes, it is even betterto take action attaining those dreams. At one point in life, you will need tostop fantasizing and face the reality of life.
If you are unable to make a decision due to the many options that areavailable, you should evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each optionso as to make the best choice. It is important to exercise caution when you aremaking your decision, as the card itself seems to show there is not onlywonders and treasures that are available to you, but also monsters and shadows.
There are somecases when the Seven of Cups may show that you are living in ways that are notnecessarily grounded in real life - that your actions are guided by illusionsthat you feed yourself. Your ideas may be so up in the clouds, developed only onyour imagination. As such, you will need to separate what is real and what isnot so that you can make better choices.
You will need toseparate what is real and what is not so that you can make better choices.
The Seven ofCups is also linked with temptation. This applies in the upright meaning andalso the Seven of Cups reversal meaning.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
choosing between lovers, be cautious about romantic decisions
many career options, make a choice and stick to it
several financial opportunities, caution about financial choices
Severaldecisions lie ahead of you with the appearance of the 7 of Cups in a love tarotreading. If you are single, you may have to make a decision between differentlovers, or perhaps between love and family, or love and career. The 7 of Cupstarot love meaning can also signal that all the choices may look tempting rightnow, but though they glisten with promise, they may be illusions. Take yourtime and consider things carefully; only diligent communication and evaluationwill give you what you desire. With love, we may be tempted to rush into asituation, letting lust and infatuation guide us towards something that in thelong run won’t last. It is important to think of all the options, as well aslook into any red flags or gut feelings of “something is wrong”, you may feelabout the relationship. Trust your instincts.
The seven ofcups depicts a person confronted by a variety of options. If this card appearsin relation to your career, you may be presented with many different ways youcan advance at work. This plurality of options is generally a good thing, butit may be important to be wary about how much time you spend dreaming aboutsomething instead of taking steps to make it happen. Remember, a potential pathis only as good as the steps you are willing to take down it. You have plentyof ways to make progress in your career, and they can all serve you well. Butnone will get you what you desire if you don’t choose one path and commit toit. Whatever you end up deciding will serve you well; so, act decisively andwith confidence.
The seven ofcups suggests that there are a number of ways you can better your financialstanding. Take time to consider what your options are. Though generally thiscard does present you with many opportunities, it doesn’t mean that everythingis decided for you. In order to turn these opportunities into reality, you willneed to be proactive. Weigh each option and consider it critically. Oftenthings that sound too good to be true are. Listen to your instincts and openyour eyes to any red flags.
The Seven ofCups reversal is somewhat similar to the upright, as they both indicate dreams,illusions and temptations, but seem to emphasize the more negative qualities ofthis card. Your views may be inclined towards fantasy, and not grounded inreality. It may imply that you are unclear about the things that you aresearching for.
The Seven of Cups reversed may also demonstrates your unwillingness to face therealities of life, and you are seeking to escape through imagination anddaydreaming.
On the otherhand, the Seven of Cups reversed may also indicate an end ofconfusion, of cutting out illusions, and moving forward with clarity.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
chaotic and confusing love life, avoiding romantic decisions, clarity about love
lack of career options, missed opportunities, creating clear career vision
financial clarity, distraction from financial goals, lack of financial goals
Your lack ofclarity about what you want in love can make your love life even more confusingand chaotic than it needs to be. There can be wasted time, missedopportunities, emotional upheavals, all because one is unable to make a choice.Your dating life can be filled with dead ends, broken hearts, and mixedmessages. It is important to remain focused on what you want, instead ofletting the world make your choices for you. Alternatively, if you aredeveloping some awareness of what is important to you, taking action on thosedecisions can be rewarded. You can now take the steps you need to make thingshappen.
While theupright seven of cups represents a plethora of options, the reversed seven cansignify the opposite. It often appears to people who feel as if they are stuckin their job with no opportunities to advance. It is also common for those whofeel as if they realized too late that the perfect position was available tothem but they failed to act in time. Regardless of if either (or both) appliesto you, try not to get hung up on these negative emotions. This card alsorepresents a clear vision in terms of your career goals. Use these skills tohonestly assess your position and where you have fallen short. Ask yourselfwhat you could be doing to more proactively make progress in your career.
When it comesto your finances, the reversed seven of cups can have several conflictingmeanings. You’ll need to take a closer look at your circumstances to understandwhich apply to you. It can signify clarity when it comes to making financialchoices, giving you the focus and willpower to reach your goals. You are noteasily distracted and are thus able to focus on what you need. This foresightwill serve you well as it prevents needless spending. You might find that youare able to make and follow budgets or other structured plans particularly wellright now. Alternatively, this card can also signify confusion and delusions,or an inability to turn daydreams to reality. When it comes to opportunitiesthat are being offered to you, ensure you are not being scammed. Make sure youunderstand all the facts of any deal that is being presented to you.
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