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Nine of Cups

Cups · Water

Nine of Cups — Tarot Card Meaning

upright: contentment, a wish fulfilled
reversed: surface comfort, emptiness

“Nine of Cups” is a card of the suit of Cups in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of contentment, a wish fulfilled; reversed — of surface comfort, emptiness. Below is the meaning of Nine of Cups in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.

In love

Happiness and comfort.

In work

The wished-for result.

Feelings

Satisfaction.

The card's advice

Make a wish — it's near.

Nine of Cups in short

What does the Nine of Cups tarot card mean?
Upright, “Nine of Cups” means contentment, a wish fulfilled. In love the card speaks of happiness and comfort; in work — the wished-for result.
What does the reversed Nine of Cups mean?
The reversed “Nine of Cups” points to surface comfort, emptiness. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Nine of Cups as advice — what should I do?
Make a wish — it's near.