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Four of Cups tarot card

Four of Cups

Four of Cups

Has it been hard to feel excited about much lately?

There's no need to call yourself lazy for needing a pause. Just keep an eye out for small kindnesses coming your way.

✦ A word from Four of Cups

A question for you

What am I taking for granted without noticing?

EnergyCloudy sky
PaceUnhurried
Yes / NoHold for now
Things to try todayOne small step · Love · Work · Money

Try this today

Take a second look at one small offer or opportunity you were about to brush off today.

Love

If the spark has cooled, quietly think about what kind of relationship you really want.

Work & Study

If familiar tasks feel dull, take a second look at offers or ideas around you.

Money & Daily Life

Before hunting for something new, take stock of what you already have.

More about this cardAbout the card · The imagery · FAQ

The Four of Cups is the fourth card of the Cups suit, which deals with feelings and relationships. It captures a stretch when little moves your heart, and the quiet chance to look inward.

The Imagery Tap a number

Four of Cups original artwork
  1. 1A hand from a cloud offering a fourth cup
  2. 2A young man sitting under a tree, arms crossed
  3. 3Three familiar cups resting on the grass
  4. 4A large tree casting its shade

Common Questions

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Is the Four of Cups a bad card?It's less a bad card than a sign your heart is taking a breather, with a gentle nudge not to miss what's being offered.

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What does the Four of Cups mean in a love reading?It can mean feelings have cooled or someone's interest is going unnoticed, so start by asking what you want from a relationship now.

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Is the Four of Cups reversed a good sign?It's usually read as a positive shift, with a closed heart opening and growing curious again at its own pace.

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