Four of Cups

Upright Meaning

A figure sits under a tree, arms crossed, staring at three cups on the ground. A hand from a cloud offers a fourth cup, but the figure doesn't see it — or refuses to look. This is the card of emotional apathy: the 'is this all there is?' feeling. The Three of Cups' celebration has faded into restlessness. What you have no longer satisfies, and what's being offered doesn't interest you. The Four of Cups is not depression exactly — it's the dissatisfaction that precedes transformation, if you let it.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Four of Cups indicates a shift out of apathy. You're finally seeing the cup being offered — the opportunity you've been ignoring. The emotional stagnation is breaking. This can be a powerful turning point: the moment you decide to re-engage with life after a period of withdrawal.

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