The card shows a man dressed in a long white robe and a red hat with long red feathers. He is sitting on a small bench with his arms folded across his chest. And he looks relaxed, satisfied and very pleased with himself! Behind him on a curved display table with a blue velvet-like covering are nine golden cups or trophies.
Cups in the tarot relate to the heart, emotions and feelings. The Nine of Cups is known as the Wish Card – the card of dreams coming true. This person is proud of their achievements.
Some key concepts for the Nine Cups are:
• True joy, happiness and contentment
• Fulfilment and success
• Gratitude and abundance
• Feeling blessed and satisfied
Here are my Nine Cups interpretations for the three most common tarot questions/situations - work, love and health.
1) WORK/MONEY
Happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment and abundance are yours for the taking (or soon will be). You have every right to feel pleased about your achievements – you’ve earned them, so enjoy your success and make the most of this auspicious time.
2) LOVE/RELATIONSHIP
Happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment and pleasure are yours in love and romance. If you’re seeking a partner, you won’t have long to wait and if you’re already in a relationship, things will just keep getting better and better!
3) HEALTH/WELLBEING
The Nine of Cups is a happy, contented fellow. He knows how to enjoy the good things in life and feels proud of his achievements. You instinctively know that you can’t be healthy unless you’re feeling good on the inside. And you have a warm, open heart, so essential for true wellbeing.
If you have a set of tarot cards, pull out the Nine Cups, take a good look at the image and think about what it might mean for you right now.