SEVEN OF CUPS

Seven of Cups

Keywords: choices, illusion, fantasy, indecision, temptation, imagination, daydreaming, distraction, wishful thinking, potential

Upright Meaning
The Seven of Cups upright represents a moment of emotional or mental overwhelm—when many options, desires, or fantasies are pulling your attention in different directions. While it can be exciting to dream big, this card also warns of illusion, distraction, or confusion clouding your judgment. In love, it may suggest romantic idealization, multiple possibilities, or emotional uncertainty. In career or personal life, it reflects the need to clarify your vision and choose wisely. The Seven of Cups reminds you that not everything that glitters is gold—discernment is key.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Seven of Cups often suggests clarity after confusion, narrowed focus, or finally choosing a path after indecision. You may be seeing past illusions, letting go of unrealistic dreams, or grounding your energy. In relationships, it could mean emotional clarity or letting go of fantasy in favor of truth. In other areas, this reversal invites you to take action and commit—no more lingering in indecision. The reversed Seven of Cups urges you to trust your inner knowing and choose what aligns with your reality.

Summary
The Seven of Cups is a card of options and illusion—offering imagination and potential when upright, and focus or clarity when reversed. It asks you to choose wisely, grounded in truth rather than fantasy.

HOW TO READ
The card usually shows a figure gazing at seven floating cups, each filled with symbolic objects—some beautiful, some ominous. These represent choices, temptations, and dreams. Ask: Are you overwhelmed by options—or enchanted by illusion? What do you truly desire?

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