Four of Cups
Tarot Card Meaning & Interpretation

Four of Cups / Chalices Minor Arcana Tarot Card Meaning
Symbolism and Interpretation
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Upright
Reversed
Upright Meaning
Revelations of a deeper meaning behind something that’s happening in your life,
Be careful that your introspection and inner work does not become self-indulgent navel-gazing.
Deep focus and insight, but at the risk of losing sight of the big picture.
Opportunities that can completely transform one’s life and lift one out of one’s circumstances if you are ready and able to take advantage when they arrive: do not be the person who is at the train station when their ship comes in.
Reversed Meaning
Laziness, Narcissism and self-absorption. Gifts are not being received in the spirit in which they were intended. Lack of gratitude.
Taking things at surface value and missing the deeper meanings behind events.
Weaponized Incompetence – One “cannot be bothered” and willfully chooses to not improve oneself, even while knowing that one’s choices and actions are causing additional work and stress for others. This leads to alienation and resentment, and over time can cause a permanent rift in the relationship. The foundations of one’s behavior may be rooted in malice and selfishness. Without self-awareness the situation will not improve.