Seven of Cups
Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups
Upright
- choices
- fantasy
- illusion
- daydreaming
- clarity
- decision
- focus
- reality check
In the picture
A figure seen from behind faces seven cups floating in the clouds. Each holds something different: a head, a veiled figure, a snake, a castle, jewels, a wreath and a dragon.
Upright meaning
The Seven of Cups is too many options, some of them not real. Daydreams and wishful thinking can make it hard to choose. The card asks you to look closely at what is actually on offer before reaching for a cup.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the fog lifts. You see your choices clearly and commit to one. It is a good time for a reality check and a firm decision.
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.
