Seven of Cups

What the card shows

A shadowy figure stands before seven cups floating in the clouds, each one holding a vision: a castle, jewels, a laurel wreath, a dragon, a snake, a glowing veiled figure and a face. Some are prizes and some are traps, and he must decide which is which.

In the suit of Cups (element: Water), the focus is feelings, relationships, intuition and the heart. Sevens test your resolve, asking you to assess, defend or choose wisely.

At a glance

Seven of Cups upright

You have too many options and some are pure daydream. Pick the one that is real and doable.

Upright keywords

• Choices
• Fantasy
• Illusion
• Wishful thinking

Seven of Cups reversed

The illusions fade and you can finally see which option is worth your energy.

Reversed keywords

• Clarity
• Focus
• Reality check

In love

Idealizing someone or juggling possibilities. Check whether the person matches the fantasy.

Career & money

Many ideas, little execution. Narrow it down and commit.

Yes or no?

The Seven of Cups is one of the deck's maybe cards. The answer depends on choices, so look at the cards around it, or ask a more specific question.

Themes

• choices
• fantasy
• illusion
• wishful thinking
• water
• cups

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