Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Seven of Cups
Illusions all around! Keep those expectations in check and make sure your ducks are in a row before you commit.
Keywords: fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, opportunities, indecision, temptation, mirages, daydreams, options, discernment
General Meaning: Often appears when we are faced with a multitude of options, opportunities, or desires. It highlights a time of potential and possibility, but also warns of the dangers of being swept away by illusions and unrealistic expectations. We might be indulging in fantasies or getting lost in a sea of choices, making it difficult to discern what is real and what is merely a tempting mirage.
Personal Interpretation: The Seven of Cups often signals a period where the mind feels like a bustling marketplace of ideas and possibilities... exciting, but also a little overwhelming! Remember that not all that glitters is gold. It's crucial to take a step back, ground yourself in reality, and ask which of these "cups" truly aligns with your values and long-term goals.
Reversed Meaning: clarity, realism, conscientiousness
Affirmation: "I ground my dreams in reality and choose with clarity and intention."
Symbolism: seven cups, clouds, figure facing cups
Imagery Notes: seven cups - fantastical offerings, vast array of choices/desires/illusions/temptations; clouds - ethereal and ephemeral nature of these choices; figure facing cups - potential for confusion
People: dreamers, fantasizers, illusionists, catfishers
Places: depths of one's imagination, online virtual worlds
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: One of the key lessons of the Seven of Cups is the importance of discernment. It's not about dismissing all possibilities, but rather about evaluating them with a clear and grounded perspective. What truly nourishes you? What aligns with your authentic self? What has the potential for lasting fulfillment rather than fleeting pleasure? This card encourages us to move beyond superficial attraction and delve into the substance of our choices. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most alluring options can be the most deceptive.
What "cups" are currently vying for your attention, and how are you discerning which ones hold true potential versus mere illusion?
