Four of Cups tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups

Four of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Upright meaning

The Four of Cups symbolizes contemplation, emotional withdrawal, and inner reevaluation. The seated figure ignoring the offered cup reflects introspection, apathy, or disengagement. This card represents turning inward to reassess one's feelings.

Reversed meaning

The Four of Cups reversed reflects reawakening, renewed openness, or shift out of stagnation. Symbolically, it represents a return to emotional engagement or fresh awareness after a period of detachment.

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