Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups
Five of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Upright meaning
The Five of Cups symbolizes grief, regret, and focus on what has been lost. The spilled cups represent emotional disappointment, while the standing cups show what remains. This card reflects processing sorrow before perspective shifts.
Reversed meaning
The Five of Cups reversed symbolizes emotional recovery, acceptance, or the slow return of perspective. It reflects healing, renewed hope, or turning toward what still stands.