Four of Cups Tarot Card Meanings Upright and Reversed
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The Four of Cups Tarot Card Meaning: Upright and Reversed Meanings & Breakdowns

The Four of Cups Tarot Card Keywords


Apathy, Introspection, Contemplation, Boredom, Evaluation

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Acceptance, Contentment, Compassion, Emotional growth

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The Four of Cups Tarot Meaning

The Four of Cups represents emotional stability and a trust in intuitive messages. In most of the suits, stability and security are longed for and welcomed, but in the emotional realm, it can feel flat and unexciting. This is where we get the feeling of apathy when in the energy of the Four of Cups. We start to take for granted what we have or disconnect from it because it feels too familiar, too comfortable and too safe. It can make us long for a little bit of a shake-up. 

This place of emotional stability, however, can also provide a great platform for introspection and contemplation. Without overwhelming emotion clouding our judgement and making it hard to find clarity, we’re able to feel more equipped to explore the inner emotional realm at a pace that allows for deeper analyses.

If things have already been a little hectic recently, the Four of Cups may be a welcome energy. It might provide a sense of acceptance and contentment. It may even be a good sign of emotional growth, especially if you’re dealing with a familiar situation in a more grounded and emotionally mature way than you have previously.


The Four of Cups Upright Meaning

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