The Nine of Cups in the Tarot signifies wish fulfillment, satisfaction and sensual pleasure. The Nine of Cups is also known as The Card of Desire in certain Tarot traditions. The tone of the Nine of Cups card is satisfaction, that feeling the cat gets when it catches the canary! The (classic) figure on the Nine of Cups card is a man with contentment written all over him. He sits confidently, arms folded, with a smiling face. He seems to exude happiness and that he has everything he ever wanted. He seems to be saying that he couldn't be happier.
The meaning of the card Nine of Cups upright
When the Nine of Cups is upright in the Tarot reading, it's a sign to seek out and enjoy pleasures of all kinds. It's a time for pure indulgence and delight in the senses of sight, sound, taste and feeling. However, you need to be careful not to give in to someone else's spending sprees. You must seek pleasure, but also be considerate of the consequences. Accept your responsibilities and enjoy your good fortune.
The Meaning of the Nine of Cups card reversed
When the Nine of Cups is reversed in a Tarot reading, it is a card of loss. You may find that what you think you've always wanted isn't what it was made out to be. Or maybe you've just lost it. Or maybe you're struggling to make it and aren't making any progress. It's possible that your lack of self-esteem and bad feelings about yourself are preventing you from achieving everything you know you can.
The meaning of the Nine of Cups card in love
When the Nine of Cups is reversed in a Tarot reading, it is a card of loss. You may find that what you think you've always wanted isn't what it was made out to be. Or maybe you've just lost it. Or maybe you're struggling to make it and aren't making any progress. It's possible that your lack of self-esteem and bad feelings about yourself are preventing you from achieving everything you know you can.
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