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.
“J'honore mon chagrin et me tourne vers ce qui demeure.”
5: la perte, le tournant de la guérison
Upright Meaning
Perte, chagrin et regret. Accordez-vous le droit de pleurer, mais souvenez-vous que tout n'est pas perdu.
Reversed Meaning
Acceptation, avancement et paix intérieure. Vous commencez à guérir et à entrevoir les aspects positifs de la situation.
Card Description
Le Cinq de Coupes pleure sur les coupes renversées tandis que deux restent debout. Face à la perte, souvenez-vous de ce qui subsiste encore. La guérison commence quand vous vous tournez vers l'avant.
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 perte, chagrin, regret. Perte, chagrin et regret. Accordez-vous le droit de pleurer, mais souvenez-vous que tout n'est pas perdu. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Acceptation, avancement et paix intérieure. Vous commencez à guérir et à entrevoir les aspects positifs de la situation.
What does the Five of Cups mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the Five of Cups upright points to perte and chagrin. Perte, chagrin et regret. Accordez-vous le droit de pleurer, mais souvenez-vous que tout n'est pas perdu. If it appears reversed, watch for Acceptation, avancement et paix intérieure. Vous commencez à guérir et à entrevoir les aspects positifs de la situation.
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: perte, chagrin, regret. 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 Acceptation, avancement et paix intérieure. Vous commencez à guérir et à entrevoir les aspects positifs de la situation. 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.