ACE OF CUPS (upright)

Positively: Receptivity. Openness. Love. Passion. Bonding. Spiritual fortitude. Innocence. Peace. Tranquillity. Happiness. New relationships. New experiences. Emotional problems overcome. Emotional release. Divestiture. Catharsis. Negative habits broken. Care. Concern. Humanity. Compassion. Generosity. Marriages. Births. New creative ventures. Productivity. Achievement. Awards. Recognition. Success. Abundance. Good luck. Religion. Faith. Insight. Vision. Healing. Renewal. Creative genius. Arts. Music. Poetry. Theatre. Dance. Performance. Humor. Carefree expression.

Negatively: Inflation. Grandiosity. Exhibitionism. Mania. Fanaticism. Selflessness. Excessive charity. Altruism. Sacrifice. Martyrdom. Excessive concern for others. Foolishness. Irrationality. Naïveté. Gullibility. Return
 

ACE OF CUPS (reversed)

Positively: Less interest in the welfare of others. Less altruism. Boundaries. More care over personal time and resources. Practical experience used.

Negatively: Undoing. Loss of love. Despair. Depression. Pain. Relationship end. Divorce. Treachery. Deceit. Manipulation. Oppression. Wasted effort. False love. Vulnerability. Emotional emptiness. Inhibition. Coldness. Indifference. Lack of compassion. Spiritual darkness. Resistance. Denial. Psychological immaturity. Recalcitrance. Emotional violence. Evil. Crudeness. Lack of finesse. Lack of creativity. Lack of gratitude. Materialism. Narcissism.

Sharing. Unity. Mutuality. Exchange. Giving. Receptivity. Reciprocity. Friendship. Camaraderie. Allies. Fairness. Compassion. Generosity. Resolution. Differences reconciled. Recriminations healed. Peace. Harmony. Enjoyment. Recreation. Simple pleasures. Love. Intimacy, Romance. Engagement. Marriage. Love at first sight. New relationships. Compatibility. Platonic love. Fulfillment. Good news. Windfalls. Success. Awards. Recognition. Social ritual. Ceremony. Tradition.

Negatively: Sensationalism. Narcissism. Vanity. Pomposity. Immaturity. Impracticality. Gullibility. Naïveté. Shallowness. Superficiality. Falseness. Masquerade. Showiness. Return
 

Loss of love. Falling out. Unrequited love. Disappointment. Separation. Incompatibility. Shattered ideals. Loneliness. Dejection. Alienation. No social skills. Apprehensiveness. Inhibition. Incapacity. Incongruent behavior. Crudity. No appreciation. Ingratitude. Arrogance. Pessimism. Apathy. Subjectivity. Solipsism. Dullness. Banality. Coldness. Hardness. Contempt. Ugliness. Compromise shattered. Failed diplomacy. Hidden agenda. Vested interest.  Malicious intent. Deception. Evil. Spite. Envy. Vindictiveness. No experience of love. Warning. Caution. Danger. Impending emotional problems.

Dedication. Certainty. Celebration. Happiness. Rejoicing. Festivity. Honor-giving events. Accolades. Bestowals. Social gatherings. Award ceremonies. Commemorations. Birth. Marriage. Engagement. Sharing. Domestic occasions. Exhilaration. Good news. Artistic events. Plenitude. Generosity. Return
 

An event goes awry. Postponement. Upset. Negative outcomes. Dashed hopes. Ruined expectations. Accolades suspended. Rewards wrongly bestowed. Bad news. Good wishes rejected. Divorce. Miscarriage. Domestic crisis. Animosity. Broken friendship. Hurt feelings. Illness in the family. Dejection. Unhappiness. Pessimism. Fatalism. Envy. Recrimination. Bigotry. Parsimony. Frugality. Lack of compassion. Lack of humanity. Hostility. Giving no credit. Selfishness. Greed. Return
 

Positively: Relaxation. Rest. Meditation. Contemplation. Reflection. Solitude. Aloneness. Giving to oneself. Looking within. Strength. Fortitude. Balanced emotions. Emotional maturity. Positive relationships. Satisfaction. Not requiring more. Poise. Patience. Composure. Contentment. Patience. Waiting. Practicality. Awareness. Wisdom. Discovery. Nature. Animals. Creativity.

Negatively: Conservativism. Inflexibility. Inhibition. Refusal. Resistance. Idealism. Lack of experiment. Routine. Boredom. Monotony. Stagnation. Dullness. Ineptitude. Hesitancy. Suspicion. Wariness. Fear. Trepidation. Pessimism. Despondency. Numbness. Self-absorption. Return
 

Positively: Openness. Confidence. Renewed optimism. Taking a chance. Ending of a static period. Overcoming apathy.

Negatively: Upset. Loss of security. Ingratitude. Brooding. Animosity. Dissatisfaction. Frustration. Lack of appreciation. Loss of composure. Force. Aggression. No patience. Haste. Return

Disappointment. Lost love. Relationship end. Failed romance. Rejection. Infidelity. Deceit. Pain. Grief. Dejection. Trauma. Lack of gratification. Pessimism. Hyper-sensitivity. Loneliness. Impotence. Sorrow. Wasted energy. Emotional dysfunction. Attachments. Nostalgia. Brooding. Malaise.

FIVE OF CUPS (reversed)

Period of sorrow ends. Pain avoided. Better feelings. Recovery. Healing returns. Numbness wears off. Innocence. Impracticality. Gullibility. Emotional naïveté. Shallowness. Coldness. No emotion. Return
 

Positively: Connectedness. Readiness. New relationships. Sexual exchange. Attraction. Dating. Sharing. Interest developing. Sincerity. Assistance. Care. Early stages of romance. Simple pleasures. Good feeling. Social events. Artistic public projects. Creativity.

Negatively: Triviality. Superficiality. Shallowness. Emptiness. Vacuity. Talking not acting. Immaturity. Selfishness. Sentimentality. Perversion. Self-aggrandizement.

Positively: Disgust with triviality. Seeking deeper commitments.

Negatively: Seriousness. Heaviness. Reticence. Inhibition. Reserve. Anxiety. Hesitation. Incompatibility. Dissatisfaction. Apathy. Loss of care. Insensitivity. Lack of etiquette. Crudity. Cooling desires. Parting. Distrust. Game-playing. Insincerity. Degeneracy. Envy. Return
 

Positively: Imagination. Eccentricity. Uniqueness. Creativity. Poetry. Artistry. Literary gifts. Vision. Exploration. Uncharted territory.

Negatively: Emotional chaos. Dysfunction. Nebulousness. Irrationality. Lack of discernment. Foolishness. Waste. Unconventional attitudes. Uncertainty. Confusion. Sensuality. Perversion. Licentiousness. Hedonism. Addiction. Obsession. Deception. Devious plans. Treachery. Falseness. Abuse. Sexual manipulation. Vampirism. Return
 

Coming to one's senses. Return of sanity. Clarity regained. Greater understanding. Illusions shattered. Bad habits checked. Attachments end. Obsessions overcome. Higher standards maintained. Ending of deception.

Indifference. Avoidance. Emotion ruling reason. No appreciation. Spiritual malaise. Superficiality. Indifference. Irresponsibility. Contempt. Callousness. Superiority complex. Contrived emotion. Affected concern. Charade. Obsessed with appearances. Holding nothing sacred. Boredom. Banality. Narcissism. Vanity. Perversion. Hedonism. Low mind. Lack of education. No aesthetic sensibility. Lack of finesse. Lack of sophistication. No curiosity. Reluctance. Stagnation. Return
 

End of indolence, reluctance, inhibition, or indifference. Greater care. Increased openness and sharing. Greater participation. Greater connectedness.

Positively: Contentment. Fulfillment. Plenitude. Satisfaction. Composure. Conviction. Resolve. Creativity. Benevolence. Generosity. Acclaim. Recognition, Favor. Increase. Enrichment. Favourable meetings. Sound allies. Positive environs. A good provider. Exceptional grace. Creativity. High art. Acting. Painting. Dancing, Craft. Music. Performance. 

Negatively: Excessive appetite. Hedonism. Crass exhibitionism. Display of prosperity. Return
 

Success overturned. Loss of happiness. Loss of composure. Tranquillity disturbed. Charity abused. Goodness unrecognized. Sorrow. Pain. Emotional blockage. Apprehensiveness. Hesitation. Suspicion. No creative outlet. Waning creativity. Shattered faith. Unreliable allies. Foolishness. Bad Investments. Loss of resources. Squandered fortune. Blind faith.
 

Positively: Conclusion. Completion. Finale. Manifestation. Rewards finally arrive. Success. Mastery. Rejoicing. Attainment. Acknowledgement. Achievement. Satisfaction. Growth. Expansion. Release of tension. Enrichment. Heightened inspiration and creativity.

Negatively: Irrationality. Addiction. Vagueness. Nebulousness. Permissiveness. Laxity. Psychic disturbance. Inflation. Mania. Obsession. Return
 

Hopes dashed. Expectations nullified. Peace disturbed. Good times end. Fame wanes. Vision unfulfilled. Affection rejected. Emotional crisis. Domestic or romantic troubles. Adverse fortune. Just deserts. Undoing. Exposure. Spiritual vacuity. Perversion. Insatiability. Immorality. Debauchery. Violation. Spiritual darkness. Hostility. Hatred. Hidden agenda. Warning. Danger. Evil.