Five of Cups
#40 · Cups
Upright
Loss, grief, regret, disappointment, disillusionment
Reversed
Recovery, forgiveness, moving on, acceptance, new hope
Lossgriefregretdisappointmentdisillusionment
Tips
When upright, allow yourself to grieve but remember what remains.
When reversed, begin the process of healing and moving forward.
Symbolism
Figure mourning three spilled cups while two remain standing represents focusing on loss while missing remaining blessings. The bridge leads to a distant castle, showing hope.
History
This card represents the universal experience of loss and the process of grieving, while maintaining hope for the future.