Situation As It Is
Seven of Cups
Full Meaning: Some Keywords for the Seven of Cups Tarot Card Meaning:
* Choice
* Illusion
* Variety
* Expansion
* Recollection
* Judgment
* Awareness
* Observation
* Discernment
* Manifestation
* Understanding
* Diversification
* Compartmentalization
We can look at the seven of cups Tarot card meaning in a myriad of ways. This card inundates us with a mass of interpretive possibilities.
When a card like this comes fully loaded with so many possible meanings, it's best to revert back to symbolic foundations. To wit, we know the symbolic meaning of the suit of cups deals with the realm of emotion, intuition, empathy.
We also know cups are affiliated with the powerful element of water. Water symbolism carries with it the concept of rebirth and cleansing.
A little meditation and research will help us with the symbolic meaning of clouds. Clouds conjure ideas, dreams, thoughts, illusions, transitions and mystery. Same symbolic meaning holds for the predominant card coloring of blue.
By refreshing our vision with foundational symbols, we begin to see a trend. We could sum up that trend with one sentence: "Now I observe the diverse manifestations that flow to me on the waves of my dreams and emotions."
I like this catch-phrase combined with the water element. In a cleansing/rebirthing aspect, I'm inclined to wonder if the seven of cups Tarot card meaning deals with a kind of life-reflection. An image of the choices we have made throughout our lives being reflected to us in the pools of our psyche.
With these few foundational aspects in place, we can overlay the additional symbols presented in the card. By doing this, we culminate our deeper vision of this card into a unifying story that speaks of limitless diversity, unbounded potential. In a nutshell, this card leaves everything up to the imagination.
Some meanings to symbols on the seven of cups:
Castle: Castle symbol meanings deal with goals. Castles are physical reprsentations of our need to build (block by block) upon a strong foundation in order to obtain our goals. Castles may also deal with sheltering ourselves or limiting ourselves from reaching our goals. They are also a symbol of obtaining our desires. See also the "tower" symbol meaning.
Snake: Snake symbol meanings deal with renewal, rebirth and development primarily because they shed their skin during each cycle in growth. Snakes are also cold-blooded which means they depend on their environment for their body temperature. This is a symbolic message that we must be adaptive, flexible and adjust as best we can to our circumstances. When the snake slithers across the cards into our consciousness way may need to ask ourselves if we need to shed a part of ourselves to allow further growth, or perhaps we need to be a little more flexible in situations at work or home.
Some Questions the Seven of Cups Asks Us:
How do my life events serve as oracles?
What if I approached every choice as if it were always the right one?
What would my life be like if everything I require for my every success is always available to me?
If my life were a giant pool of water, what kind of reflections would I see in it? (Consequences of choice)
Am I distracted by the diversity before me? If so, how can I obtain clear focus?
Course of Action to be Taken
Queen of Cups
Full Meaning: Some keywords of the Queen of Cups:
* Calm
* Gifted
* Loving
* Distant
* Artistic
* Dreamy
* Psychic
* Elusive
* Angelic
* Isolated
* Revered
* Inspired
* Spiritual
* Honored
* Knowing
* Powerful
* Guardian
* Distracted
* Connected
* Mysterious
* Comforting
* Compassionate
* Self-sacrificing
"I am the Queen of Cups and this is my tale.
My kingdom is situated in the grand isle of Cups, and I'm grateful for that because I'm endlessly connected to the cycles of oceans. I also identify with the moods of the moon. Indeed, the moon's influence over the waters of the earth are similar to my own influence over my domain.
And grand influence I have. As the Queen of Cups I wield great power with my people. They trust me implicitly, although they keep me at a distance. You see, I am a powerful seer. I come by knowledge in unorthodox ways. I'm a double intuitive (clairvoyant and clairaudient) with clairsentient abilities as well.
The world is like a conch shell I hold up to my ear, and it whispers to me all its secrets. So, when I'm talking to my loyal subjects, I'll unknowingly reveal intimate details, or unwittingly unearth hidden facets in the discussion. I suppose I can understand how this would be unsettling for some.
Some people call me faraway and reserved. Truth be known, I do feel a little foreign to the world, and perhaps this is why people call me "distant." I feel as thought I have very little control over where my thoughts take me. One minute I'll be working on a presentation speech at the next ceremonial gathering, and the next minute my mind has drifted into whirlpools of otherworldly proportions. It feels like I'm in a dream most of the time.
Consequently, I've gained a reputation as a powerful Knower within the kingdom. Which is fine, but it honestly doesn't matter.
What does matter is love, and family. I love my children, and am an excellent mother, devoting plenty of time and nurturing to them. I selflessly provide them with the motherly care necessary to their wellbeing. I see to it they lack for nothing.
Part of that selfless love comes from a deep knowing that all life comes from love. Love is life, and life is love. Most of my actions come from this understanding, and this creed has served me very well.
In fact, you may notice the chalice I hold while I am seated in my throne. It's called a ciborium, and it holds the essence of life. The angels who dwell with me are always guarding its contents.
The word among the kingdom is that I have magnificent beauty. I'm not really concerned about it, but I do have flowing, bright, light hair. My eyes are deep, dreamy sea-blue. I have fair skin, light like the foam of the sea. My husband (the King of Cups) says my appearance is rapturous, and angels sing when I enter a room.
When I drift in to your Tarot cards, you can guess I will extol the virtues of listening to your own conch shell (the intuitive oracle within) to discern deeper understanding about the energy that moves around you, and your connection with it."
Some symbols of the Queen of Cups:
Angels and Mermaids: Angels in the Tarot system are symbolic of divine messages. They are messengers of important information. In a reading , their appearance indicates a message (relating to the card) may be coming to the querent in the form of inspiration, divine intervention, or subtlety. Angels and mermaids also symbolize higher thought and ideals. (angels are seen on either side of the chalice or ciborium the Queen of Cups holds)
Ocean: Ocean symbol meanings deal with infinite possibilities. Consider the ocean, and you will be considering the essence of vastness, mystery, and depth. It seems in exhaustible and the holder of wonderous things unseen. When the oceans in the cards crash their waves against our consciousness, it is time to pay homage to the great divine - meaning we should recognize the burgeoning power around us, the animating force that runs through us - the expansive and expressive nature of the universe. In other words, we must acknowledge that there may be other (higher) powers at work in our lives and it may be time to release our control in order to allow these powers to open up incredible opportunities to us.
Shells and Shellfish: Shells and shellfish deal with cycles, regeneration, and protection. These creatures are lunar symbols; they cast off their shells for new onces, and this is where the rebirth/cycling association plays its part. The protective symbolizm is evident in the hard spiney exo-skeleton found with these creatures. This refers to the protetion of that which is sacred and holy. When shells surface in the Queen of Cups card, we're reminded of the cyclical nature in our lives and what protection we may need for the path on which we.
Some questions the Queen of Cups asks us:
Do you rely on fact, or instinct?
As a strong psychic, my decisions are based solely on my inner perception. I know my inner impulses are always right. What about you? Let me help you hone your natural intuitive gifts.
Where does love rank in your life?
As I've said, love is everything, and from it all life is birthed. Is your focus on love the same?
What is most sacred to you?
Consider that which I am guardian of: Love, Intuition, and the Chalice of Life. Now give thought to the things you hold sacred, and how you go about protecting these treasured gifts.
New Situation that Will Evolve
Ten of Cups
Full Meaning: Some Keywords for the Ten of Cups Tarot Card Meaning:
* Elation
* Sharing
* Allowing
* Stability
* Harmony
* Increase
* Reflection
* Abundance
* Community
* Grass Roots
* Achievement
* Contentment
* Joint Ventures
* Wholesomeness
No rocket science here. The ten of cups Tarot card meaning comes through loud and clear. This card is an energetic indicator of good times, accomplishments and relishing all the joys that come from being a part of a community of loving friends and family.
I would however like to call attention to the traditional (see Rider-Waite image, far right in the top trio of cards) card imagery. When figureheads in the cards are depicted with backs to us, it's a signal of a time of reflection.
How does the concept of reflection fit in with the status of contentment?
Perhaps for some it might mean a time of counting blessings. Being grateful for the supreme joy we're experiencing right now in our lives. Or, it could indicate our progress on a long journey to get where we are presently. That long journey, very likely, has been a conscious effort. Each step is taken deliberately in order to obtain the exuberance we feel in this card.
We get a feeling of community and partnership in the ten of cups, and we are reminded it takes effort to build life-long relationships that are rewarding and satisfying for everyone.
Bearing in mind cups are the suit of emotions, it's fitting we see rivers and water in most deck renditions for this card. These flowing waters are our signal for keeping a smooth emotional flow within ourselves. We neither forge rewarding relationships by "rocking the boat" and bullying, nor by "rolling over" and denying our own inner impulses.
Building relationships and strong communities depends on the wisdom of balance and a keen understanding of respecting others while still honoring ourselves.
The rainbow featured in the ten of cups is a testimony to this concept of balance. Only a precise mix of elements causes the rainbow to unfold before our eyes. Keeping that balance of wisdom and insight will inevitably land you that pot of gold you seek in your relationships.
While on the subject of rainbows, remember these natural phenomenon are indicators of bright health. They are symbolic of the chakras, and another message of maintaining balance within the body.
This inner balance is vital. As all esoteric practitioners know, the outer landscape of our lives is a direct result of our inner scenery.
Ergo, the balance within equals a beautiful, techno-colored life experience. Reap your rainbow today.
A few symbols to enhance the Ten of Cups Tarot card meaning:
Children: Children represent promise, hope, fresh starts, new beginnings, new ideas, and a fresh way at looking at the world. Children are full of promise for the future and as such they are a symbol of this promise. When they show up on the cards in a reading it could mean the beginning of a new venture, the promise of a new beginning, or it could literally mean children are on their way (new births/adoptions).
House: In houses we live, die, play, cry, grow, hide, dream, the list goes on. As such, they are symbols of our deepest secrets and the tenderest parts of our hearts. House symbol meanings also deal with protection and the value that we feel we must guard against theft. When houses jump up to our vision in a reading it may be symbolic of core issues and matters of stability and security. What must you do to feel wholly protected?
Questions To Reveal More Ten of Cups Tarot Card Meanings:
Do I feel like I have to "pay my dues" to be happy, or can a allow my heart to be flooded with joy simply because.
Am I willing to invest the time and focus to bring about balance in my life?
If my emotions are like a river, is that river calm or raging?
How may I more effectively connect to my partner? My family? My self?
How do I greet the dawn? With joy?
Do I expect my days to bring me the pots of gold I desire?
How do I feel about counting my blessings, and being satisfied with the glory of my present moment?
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