Seven of Cups
Upright Meaning
A silhouetted figure faces seven cups floating in clouds, each containing a different vision: a castle, jewels, a wreath, a dragon, a veiled figure, a snake, a glowing head. The Seven of Cups is the card of illusion and fantasy — the dazzling array of possibilities that can paralyze you with wonder or tempt you with mirages. Not all of these visions are real. Some are genuine opportunities; others are traps dressed in gold. Discernment is required, and dreaming alone will not provide it.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the Seven of Cups indicates the fog is lifting. Fantasies are giving way to realistic assessment. You're ready to choose one cup instead of staring at all seven. This is grounding energy — the moment you stop daydreaming and start building. It can also mean you've been disillusioned, which hurts but is ultimately freeing.
Quick Reference
- Arcana
- minor
- Suit
- cups
- Number
- 7
- Element
- 💧 Water