Upright Keywords
wishes coming true, contentment, satisfaction, success, achievements, recognition, pleasure
Reversed Keywords
unhappiness, lack of fulfilment, disappointment, underachievement, arrogance, snobbery
In this card,a middle-aged man is sitting on a wooden bench while his arms are crossed,and his face are showing quite a level of contentment. He is dressed elegantlyand has the look of the true satisfaction. The head-dress on his head isred, and is a depiction of his active mind. At his background, you will noticethere are nine golden cups, structured and arranged in an orderly manner. TheNine of Cups symbolizes a representation of fulfillment and success, bothspiritually and materially. The man shows that expression of success afterachieving his innermost desire.
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After a longjourney, the Nine of Cups symbolizes the finding of self-satisfaction. Theemotional journey of the cups is starting to come to a close after the volatileups and downs you faced in the earlier numbers of this suit. You have struggledto find purpose and joy after loss, you have tasted the different things thatlife offers, and you have left comfort in order to find greater heights. Here,you have found them, and you are indulging yourself as you celebrate this newstage of your life.
When we lookat the Nine of Cups, it can initially seem like one of the most pleasant cardsthat may appear during a reading. This is also referred as the wishcard, which means that the things that you desire for, or yourmost perfect dream is bound to happen. The Nine of Cups is normallyassociated with extreme happiness and satisfaction.
The Nine of Cups isnormally associated with extreme happiness and satisfaction.
With regardsto your work, there is a good change that something wonderful will happenin your workplace. It is time for you to push on your stalled project or if youhave a something that you desire greatly, there is a possibility that you willfinally achieve it. It also holds a positive meaning when it comes to love.Your romantic relationship with someone is destined to reach a new level. Incase you are still single, this is the time to socialize with new people.
In terms of finances, the Nine of Cups is also a positive messenger. Itcan mean that the financial state that you are hoping for will soon beachieved. In your health, the test that you have to undergo will lead topositive result. The good energy that you are receiving at the moment should beused to improve your health habits.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
appreciating current love life, positivity leading to romance, cheerful romance
satisfying career, recognition and respect at work, avoid being overconfident
abundance, financial comfort, financial security, material rewards
Appreciatewhat you have when the 9 of Cups appears in a love tarot reading. Wishes hereare meant to come true, and it is best to look forwards to the future withgratitude. There is much to celebrate, and if you’re single, love can be foundat parties and other happy gatherings. Go and enjoy yourself; now is not thetime to be calculating or strategizing about your goals, but instead simplyhave fun. Lightheartedness can draw others to you. If you’re in a relationship,you’ll find that your love life will feel more cheerful and sweet. This can bea great moment to feel closer with your partner.
When it comesto your career, the nine of cups signifies that you may be able to find respectand recognition in your field. Whatever projects you start now may be easy tofinish, and the skill you demonstrate in completing them can also earn you muchpraise. If you’re looking to advance in your career, this can be an excellenttime to ask for a raise or promotion. People will likely be more receptive tothese requests now than in the past or, potentially, in the future. Takeadvantage of this moment. Overconfidence is never wise, but do not be shy orbashful now. You have worked hard for this recognition.
The nine ofcups signifies wishes granted, and when it comes to your finances, this cardcan suggest that you have everything that you need. This card signals fortune,feeling content and financial security. If you’ve been working hard, you’llfind that you can be generously rewarded. Take the time to enjoy this moment;you have earned it.
When the Nineof Cups is reversed, you need to think more carefully about the things that youreally want in your life. The Nine of Cups reversed can signify that you arelooking for a more authentic feeling of fulfillment.
Your path hasbeen a hard one, and you've arrived at a period where you may have theappearance of fulfillment, but something else is missing. This may outwardlyappear as smugness, and can indicate your desire to receive attention andrecognition for all that you have achieved. But you personally still feeldissatisfaction in yourself - it seems as though your desires are never-ending,a black hole. Where does this stem from? In what parts of yourself are youlacking confidence?
The Nine of Cups reversal denotes that it is time for you to stop placing avalue on all your blessings, and instead pay attention to the qualityof your life. The true treasures lie in your relationships with your family,friends, and community.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
lack of deeper connection, superficial relationship, inner work needed
dream job not what you expected, career expectations not met
failed financial goals, no returns on investing your resources
With thereversed 9 of Cups tarot love meaning, you may find that you your relationshipticks all the boxes, and looks great on paper, but it still feels as thoughsomething is missing. Perhaps you and your partner haven’t been as close as youwould have wished; maybe there is a lack of a deeper connection. There’s noreason to fret, as this can be solved with earnest and intimate conversation.On the other hand, you may have been so wrapped up in getting into arelationship, that you haven’t noticed that it was you that needed to grow.Sometimes, we can get into a romance in order to distract us from the innerwork that we must do in order to be happy. Without doing that inner work,regardless of the wonderful romances that come our way, that dissatisfactionwill always stay.
The reversednine of cups can be an upsetting card for your career. As the upright card isconsidered the “wish card” of the tarot, in reverse, it can signify thatsomething you’ve always dreamed of is quickly not turning out like how youimagined. You might have hoped that by opening a business or starting this newjob that everything would be better, when the reality is as far from this asyou could imagine. You may find that the work is harder, more tedious, orsimply too much to handle. There may also be a lack of rewards, you may not berecognized for your efforts. Instead of feeling overjoyed about your new careerpath, you may instead feel disillusioned and disappointed. You may need to goback to the drawing board to make some changes.
When it comesto your financial situation, the reversed nine of cups can signal that yourexpectations were not met. Sometimes this can signal that something you’ve putyour money towards did not turn out as hoped. If you made any big purchases,invested in something, or used that money to help a family member, the resultsweren’t quite what you had thought they would be. Alternatively, the reversednine of cups might signal that your hopes for financial stability may not haveyet happened. Be patient. Remember that you will have to earn those dreams.Focus on what you do have and how you can better work towards your goals.
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