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.
“Ik eer mijn verdriet en wend me naar wat nog steeds aanwezig is.”
5: verlies, het keerpunt van genezing
Upright Meaning
Verlies, verdriet en spijt. Sta jezelf toe om te rouwen, maar onthoud dat niet alles verloren is.
Reversed Meaning
Aanvaarding, voorbijgaan en vrede vinden. Je bent begonnen te genezen en ziet de zilveren rand.
Card Description
De Five of Cups treurt over omgeworpen bekers terwijl twee overkind blijven staan. In verlies, onthoud wat nog rest. Genezing begint wanneer je je omdraait.
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 verlies, verdriet, spijt. Verlies, verdriet en spijt. Sta jezelf toe om te rouwen, maar onthoud dat niet alles verloren is. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Aanvaarding, voorbijgaan en vrede vinden. Je bent begonnen te genezen en ziet de zilveren rand.
What does the Five of Cups mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the Five of Cups upright points to verlies and verdriet. Verlies, verdriet en spijt. Sta jezelf toe om te rouwen, maar onthoud dat niet alles verloren is. If it appears reversed, watch for Aanvaarding, voorbijgaan en vrede vinden. Je bent begonnen te genezen en ziet de zilveren rand.
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: verlies, verdriet, spijt. 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 Aanvaarding, voorbijgaan en vrede vinden. Je bent begonnen te genezen en ziet de zilveren rand. 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.