Upright Keywords:
Wishes coming true, Realising dreams, Happiness, Cheerfulness, Joy, Fulfilment, Positivity, Optimism, Satisfaction, Success, Abundance, Prosperity, Achievements, Rewards, Confidence, High self-esteem, Triumph, Celebrating, Entertaining, Fame, Acclaim, Recognition, Pleasure, Sex, Sensuality, Pampering
Reversed Keywords:
Shattered dreams, Nightmares, Unhappiness, Devastation, Misery, Lack of fulfilment, Negativity, Pessimism, Disappointment, Lack of success/accomplishment, Disadvantage, Underachieving, Unrewarding, Low self-esteem, Addictions, Eating disorders, Self-hatred, Arrogance, Immaturity
Upright Meaning
In a general context, the Nine of Cups Tarot card is a positive card which indicates your wishes will be coming true or your dreams will become a reality. If you have experienced hardship, sorrow or pain recently, this card tells you that the bad times are behind you now and a time of happiness, joyfulness and fulfilment is coming. With this Minor Arcana card appearing in your Tarot spread you will be able to accomplish anything you put your mind to as it represents triumph, success and achievement. Your efforts will not go unnoticed either as it also signifies recognition, acclaim and even fame. The Nine of Cups also represents having high self-esteem and self-confidence. It is a card of celebrations and parties.
Reversed Meaning
In a general context, the Nine of Cups reversed is not a great omen as it can represent shattered dreams or wishes turning into nightmares. You may have gotten what you wanted but now find that it’s not how you hoped it would be. Alternately, you may have gotten what you wanted and subsequently lost it and are now feeling the devastation that can bring. The Nine of Cups reversed can represent unhappiness, misery and lack of fulfilment. It can also indicate negativity or pessimism. You may feel let down or disappointed when this Minor Arcana card appears reversed in your Tarot spread. You may also be struggling to achieve your goals, lacking in accomplishments or feel that you are not gaining the rewards or recognition you want. The Nine of Cups reversed can also be an indicator that you are lacking self-confidence or have low self-esteem. This card in a reversed position can also indicate problems such as eating disorders or addictions being caused as a result of low self-esteem and unhappiness. On the other hand, it can signify arrogance or conceitedness and a lack of emotional maturity.