Description & Details

  • A young man under a tree on a hill/mountaintop alone. He is looking below, deep in thought/meditating. He is crossing his arms and his legs, not being open to what’s in front of him.
  • Three cups in front of the guy, while a hand from a cloud (divination) is offering the man a new cup, but he is too lost in thought to notice this, nor the cups in front of him.
  • Tendency to take for granted things that we have such that we do not see the treasures in front of us.

Upright Meaning

  • Context: feeling demotivated, discouraged, as if there is no solution to your problem, apathetic. Stagnant conditions.
  • Turning your energy and attention to yourself. Listen to your own voice to gain more clarity.
  • Other message: not now, maybe later. While the man in the Four of Cups doesn’t accept the cups offered to him, he doesn’t wholly reject them either.
  • Love: without efforts from both partners, the relationship might be nearing its end.
  • Leaning towards a No response.

Tip

Self-evaluate your attitude and pull yourself up from this rut. The solution is likely in front of you. Release out of this mental stubborness.

Reversed Meaning

  • Retreat and withdrawal from others. Be in this space, and when you’re ready, “re-integrate” with the world.
  • Feeling uninspired, disillusioned. Instead of dealing with things head on, you’re choosing retreat.
  • Reluctance to open your hear up to people, choosing to not express your feelings. Be wise about how could this impact your relationships.
  • OR desire to have a new start. More positive than the Upright counterpart. Take action.

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