Five of Cups
disappointment, sadness, longing
Five cups fill the card, four in the corners and one in the middle. In Spanish cartomancy it speaks of disappointment and sadness. A hope that doesn't come true, someone who lets you down or something that gets lost. It's the kind of sorrow you get over, not a tragedy. When it appears, it's time to accept what happened and look at what you still have.
In love
A letdown, growing distance or the feeling that you give more than you get. If you're single, don't shut yourself off because of one experience that went wrong.
Career and money
A project that doesn't work out, a promise that isn't kept or money you were counting on that never arrives. Learn from it and look for another way.
Health
Your mood is low and you feel it as tiredness. Talk to someone you trust, and get professional help if the sadness lingers.
Reversed
You start getting over the hurt, accept what happened and slowly begin looking ahead again.
As a person
Someone sad or disillusioned, still stuck on what they lost. It can also be a person who lets you down just when you were counting on them.
The Five of Cups in a reading
In the past
You went through a disappointment that hurt more than you let on. A breakup, a friendship that cooled or a plan that fell apart. You're already leaving it behind.
In the present
Something that didn't work out is weighing on you right now. It's normal to feel sad. Give yourself a few days, but don't let that sadness decide what comes next.
In the future
A small letdown may be coming, something you were hoping for that doesn't turn out the way you wanted. If you accept it early, it'll cost you less and leave room for something better.
As a yes or no answer
No
No, or not the way you expect. The Five of Cups brings a small heartbreak. What you're asking about may sting a little, but it doesn't take away what you already have.
Do a Spanish deck readingIn tarot, the closest card is Five of Cups, which has its own meaning.
Cry as much as you need, then look at what remains.
Five of Cups FAQ
What does the Five of Cups mean in the Spanish deck?
Five cups fill the card, four in the corners and one in the middle. In Spanish cartomancy it speaks of disappointment and sadness. A hope that doesn't come true, someone who lets you down or something that gets lost. It's the kind of sorrow you get over, not a tragedy. When it appears, it's time to accept what happened and look at what you still have.
What does the Five of Cups mean in love?
A letdown, growing distance or the feeling that you give more than you get. If you're single, don't shut yourself off because of one experience that went wrong.
What does the Five of Cups mean for career and money?
A project that doesn't work out, a promise that isn't kept or money you were counting on that never arrives. Learn from it and look for another way.
What does the Five of Cups mean reversed?
You start getting over the hurt, accept what happened and slowly begin looking ahead again.
Who does the Five of Cups stand for as a person?
Someone sad or disillusioned, still stuck on what they lost. It can also be a person who lets you down just when you were counting on them.
Is the Five of Cups a yes or no card?
No. No, or not the way you expect. The Five of Cups brings a small heartbreak. What you're asking about may sting a little, but it doesn't take away what you already have.