Five of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Five of Cups · Cinq de Coupes · Cups · Minor Arcana
LossGriefRegret
- ElementWater
- Yes / NoNo
- UprightLoss, Grief, Regret
Five of Cups upright meaning
Grief over what's spilled — dwelling on loss while two cups still stand behind you.
Five of Cups reversed meaning
Acceptance, moving on, and finding the silver lining.
Five of Cups in love & relationships
Heartache or regret; healing begins when you turn around.
Five of Cups in career & money
A setback to mourn — then recover and salvage what remains.
Symbolism
A cloaked figure mourns three spilled cups, two upright behind.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Five of Cups a yes or no card?
Five of Cups leans No in a yes/no reading.
What does Five of Cups mean in love?
Heartache or regret; healing begins when you turn around.
What does Five of Cups reversed mean?
Acceptance, moving on, and finding the silver lining.
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