FOUR OF CUPS

Four of Cups

Keywords: contemplation, apathy, discontent, introspection, emotional withdrawal, boredom, missed opportunity, reflection, reevaluation

Upright Meaning
The Four of Cups upright signals a period of emotional withdrawal, reflection, or dissatisfaction. You may feel bored, disconnected, or uninterested in what’s being offered—perhaps because your attention is turned inward or because you’re waiting for something more meaningful. In love, this can reflect emotional detachment, unmet needs, or ignoring potential connection. In career or personal growth, it can suggest a lack of motivation or a need to reconnect with purpose. The Four of Cups encourages you to pause and look again—what you’re seeking might already be in front of you.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Four of Cups can indicate re-engagement, emotional openness, or a breakthrough after stagnation. You may be ready to see new possibilities or reconnect with your feelings after a time of apathy. In relationships, it suggests renewed emotional presence or willingness to accept love. In other areas, it points to shifting perspective and moving out of a rut. The reversed Four of Cups invites you to open your heart and welcome new emotional energy.

Summary
The Four of Cups is about emotional withdrawal and reevaluation—highlighting dissatisfaction when upright, and renewed openness or perspective shift when reversed. It reminds you that what you seek may already be trying to reach you.

HOW TO READ
The card often shows a figure sitting under a tree, arms crossed, ignoring a divine hand offering a cup—symbolizing emotional disinterest or resistance to connection. Ask: What are you not seeing clearly? Is emotional fulfillment being offered, but unnoticed?

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