Minor Arcana · Cups
Five of Cups
Upright meaning
Keywords: Disappointment · Reflection · Acceptance · What remains
The Five of Cups acknowledges a moment of disappointment while two cups still stand behind. This card invites you to honor your feelings and then gently turn toward what remains. Healing begins with acceptance.
Reversed meaning
Keywords: Moving forward · Forgiveness · Acceptance · Hope
Reversed, the Five of Cups suggests you may be ready to let go of past regrets. Forgiveness, of yourself or others, opens the way forward. Hope is returning.
Advice from the card
Honor your feelings, then turn toward the cups still standing.