Ten of cups
Upright Meaning
In this card, we have a happy couple and joyful kids spinning in a circle. Above them is a rainbow containing 10 of Cups representing a life’s fulfilment and all wishes being granted.
Male figures are wearing an orange-blue combination of colors, whereas female figures are wearing a blue-red combination of colors. The background is mostly yellow and lime-green with trees and a red roof of a family abode in the background.
The sky is fairy blue and the entire card emanates the feelings of serenity, happiness and joy. It’s a happy card through and through, although in its reversed state it can signify some deep (family) secrets that are eating the happiness of the family home from the inside..
Ten of Cups Keywords [Upright]
Ten of Cups Meaning [Upright]
The 10 of Cups is all about ever-lasting happiness, a happy home, a healthy environment for raising children and all-around bliss in family life. Unlike the 9 of Cups which is about ecstasy and the immediate jolt of dopamine, 10 of Cups foreshadows long-lasting happiness and a peaceful heart.
The ruler of this card is the lord of Perfect Success and he governs Mars in Pisces, and as such, he is able to relay his steady flow of spirituality, high vibrations and awareness to the reader who inquired about his future dealings, home and family
10 of Cups turning up in any kind of readings is a great sign as it signals prosperity, serenity and good luck, especially in the matters of the heart and soul.
Key Points – Love [Upright]
- When 10 of Cups shows up in a love reading, it doesn’t just omen a happy home and united family (through marriage or a civil union, it’s all the same in the eyes of this card, as long as the union is true and happy).
- It also foretells a pregnancy and a birthing of a new, spiritual reality that is filled with abundance and spiritual gifts that can easily be transmuted into tangible blessings that can be used to prolong serenity and happiness in this 3D reality with comfort and ease
Key Points – Money [Upright]
- When 10 of Cups shows up in a money reading, it’s a great sign for sure, but it talks more about spiritual gifts that can be used to earn money.
- If you’re intuitive, and you have innate knowledge about others, a “gift” so to speak, you can use this gift for the benefit of others to earn money.
- However, don’t get greedy and lose focus on why are you doing this. In turn, this card can signify that some money will come to you through your family.
Key Points - Career [Upright]
- 10 of Cups in a career reading can signify that you will (and should) inherit the family business and continue your family’s legacy.
- This card can also mean that there’s a psychic gift running in your family and that you’ve inherited it, too. Hone your skills in order to fulfil your Grand Design and soul task you’ve chosen for this incarnation.
- You will fulfil your career goals with fluidity and ease as long as you follow your intuition and listen to the voice of your ancestors.
Reversed Meaning
Ten of Cups Keywords [Reverse]
- Family secrets
- Familial curse
- Bad blood
- Suppressed sexuality
- Family restraints
- Lack of freedom
- Domestic conflict
- Unhappy home
Ten of Cups Meaning [Reverse]
When the 10 of Cups shows up reversed it’s a sign that there’s a family secret that is eating the family from the inside out. It could represent maleficent energy (like a curse) whose acidic presence is preventing the family from getting along and thriving.
This card can also represent the asker’s lack of freedom thanks to the family’s harsh prejudice or stern discipline and outlook on love and life. It can also mean that there’s a lack of warmth and parental love within the family.
10 of Cups reversed signifies an unhappy home, suppressed or hidden sexuality and bad blood between family members. In its most extreme cases, it can allude to children being born from incest, which wasn’t uncommon among aristocracy at all.
Key Points - Love [Reversed]
- 10 of Cups reversed in a love reading can mean that the union of partners won’t result in a happy home due to a family secret or a karmic debt.
- It can also imply a planted child and some devilry at work (whether by human or fairy magic).
Key Points - Money [Reversed]
- When 10 of Cups shows reversed in a money reading, it signifies that you will lose money thanks to your family, or that a family member continues to leech onto you for financial support, although you’re struggling to support yourself.
Key Points - Career [Reversed]
- If the 10 of Cups shows up in a career reading, it’s a clear sign that you should not dabble in your family’s business, and you should follow your own dream and path of creativity no matter how much pressure you’re under from your family.
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