Nine of Cups
Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups
Upright
- contentment
- satisfaction
- wishes granted
- comfort
- smugness
- dissatisfaction
- materialism
- unmet wishes
In the picture
A well-fed man sits smiling with his arms crossed in front of a curved table draped in blue, with nine cups lined up behind him.
Upright meaning
The Nine of Cups is often called the wish card. It points to contentment, pleasure and getting what you hoped for. Enjoy it and be grateful.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, satisfaction is only on the surface. You may have what you wanted and still feel empty, or overdo the pleasures. Ask what would actually make you happy.
About the suit of Cups
Cups are the suit of water: feelings, relationships, love and intuition. Cups cards tend to describe how you feel about something and how you connect with other people.
