Five of Cups
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the Five of Cups with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Cups, Water element, Scorpio), love and career context, yes/no guidance (no), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
“Ich ehre meine Trauer und wende mich dem zu, das mir noch bleibt.”
5: Verlust, der Wendepunkt der Heilung
Upright Meaning
Verlust, Trauer und Reue. Erlaube dir zu trauern, aber denke daran, dass nicht alles verloren ist.
Reversed Meaning
Annahme, Weitergehen und innerer Friede. Du beginnst zu heilen und die positive Seite zu erkennen.
Card Description
Die Fünf der Kelche trauert über verschüttete Kelche, während zwei noch stehen. Denke in deinem Verlust an das, was dir noch bleibt. Die Heilung beginnt, wenn du dich umschaust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Five of Cups
What does the Five of Cups mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the Five of Cups (Cups, Water element) reflects verlust, trauer, reue. Verlust, Trauer und Reue. Erlaube dir zu trauern, aber denke daran, dass nicht alles verloren ist. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Annahme, Weitergehen und innerer Friede. Du beginnst zu heilen und die positive Seite zu erkennen.
What does the Five of Cups mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the Five of Cups upright points to verlust and trauer. Verlust, Trauer und Reue. Erlaube dir zu trauern, aber denke daran, dass nicht alles verloren ist. If it appears reversed, watch for Annahme, Weitergehen und innerer Friede. Du beginnst zu heilen und die positive Seite zu erkennen.
Is the Five of Cups a yes or no card?
The Five of Cups is traditionally a no card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy suggests caution, delay, or not yet when drawn upright. Reversed, the resistance may be lifting — reconsider with surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the Five of Cups?
The Five of Cups is associated with Scorpio (Water element). This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: verlust, trauer, reue. When Scorpio season is active or when its ruling planet is prominent in transit, the Five of Cups often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the Five of Cups reversed mean?
When the Five of Cups appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Annahme, Weitergehen und innerer Friede. Du beginnst zu heilen und die positive Seite zu erkennen. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.