Tarot Card Meanings
The Tarot Suits
SEVEN OF CUPS
UPRIGHT KEYWORDS
Choices, daydream, illusions, fantasy, many options
REVERSED KEYWORDS
Clarity, taking control, putting goals into action, turning dreams into reality
THE SEVEN OF CUPS TAROT CARD DESCRIPTION
Seven of Wands is about taking a stand. The card depicts a man who stands on a high hill and is challenged by his opponents. In his Rider-Waite depiction of the Seven of Wands, the man is wearing shoes that do not match, symbolizing that he is on uneven ground or does not have a stable footing in life. It appears he is defending his position and then attacking in retaliation for what he believes in.
Attributes:
Symbolizes: Daydreaming
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Cancer, scorpio and pisces
Element: Water
Represents: Your head may be in the clouds and over fantasizing.
Number : 7
Advice: Can you make those daydreams a reality? This card suggest to ground your daydreams, stop fantasizing, focus and start making them a reality.
What you should know: The seven of cups can also indicate having many choices or options. It may be difficult to know which is right, so have clarity at this time.
Yes or No Card: Generally the Seven of Cups upright is no. Reversed is a possible yes
General Seven of Cups upright meaning:
The Seven of Cups in tarot symbolizes daydreaming, where our minds wander into the realm of illusions and fantasies. This card serves as a cautionary reminder not to get lost in these illusions but instead to ground ourselves in reality before making any decisions. This card can also present us with many choices and possibilities.
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Upright Love Meaning |
Upright Career Meaning |
Upright Finances Meaning |
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Choices in love, choosing between partners |
Many career options, Several job offers |
Many financial opportunities, Financial choices |
Upright Seven of Cups Tarot Meaning: Love
This card often appears when faced with the dilemma of choosing between partners or different paths in a relationship. Alternatively, you may have several choices and possibilities in suitors.
Upright Seven of Cups Tarot Meaning: Career
The seven of cups tarot card in relation to career indicates a period where individuals may find themselves facing numerous opportunities and choices. Many career options or job offers are likely to present themselves. It could also indicate having more than one job.
Upright Seven of Cups Meaning : Finances
The seven of cups represents a multitude of opportunities and choices that lie ahead. This card suggests that there are many financial paths available to you. It encourages you to carefully weigh your options carefully.
“It may be an indicator to get your head out of the clouds and focus on reality”
Reversed General Seven of Cups Tarot Meaning:
The reversed seven of cups tarot card suggests a newfound sense of clarity and focus in your life. You are no longer feeling overwhelmed or confused by the myriad of options before you, but instead, you are taking control and honing in on what truly matters to you. With this newfound clarity, you have the power to manifest your intentions into reality and create a path towards success.
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Reversed Love Meaning |
Reversed Career Meaning |
Reversed Finances Meaning |
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Clarity about love life, choosing the right partner |
Clear career goals, lack of career options |
financial clarity, creating financial goals |
Reversed Seven of Cups Tarot Meaning: Love
When the reversed Seven of Cups appears in a love reading, it indicates that clarity about your love life is beginning to emerge. You may have been feeling confused or overwhelmed by all the choices and possibilities in your romantic relationships, but now is the time to start seeing things more clearly. This card suggests that you are starting to see through illusions and fantasies, allowing you to make decisions based on reality rather than wishful thinking.
Reversed Seven of Cups Tarot Meaning: Career
The reversed seven of cups tarot card in a career reading signifies a clarity at last regarding your career goals and you know what direction to take. This card can also indicate that you may be feeling overwhelmed or confused about your professional because of lack of choices or options in jobs.
Reversed Seven of Wands Meaning : Finances
The reversed seven of cups tarot card in finances signifies a turning point towards new financial clarity. This card suggests that confusion and indecision regarding money matters are dissipating, allowing you to see your financial situation with more clarity and focus. Your are now setting solid financial goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
This card shows up when life presents too many options — and not all of them are as promising as they seem. It speaks to the confusion that comes with having multiple paths, desires, or fantasies pulling you in different directions. The 7 of Cups is a reminder to slow down and separate realistic opportunities from illusions so that your choices are grounded in clarity, not wishful thinking.
This card shows up when life presents too many options — and not all of them are as promising as they seem. It speaks to the confusion that comes with having multiple paths, desires, or fantasies pulling you in different directions. The 7 of Cups is a reminder to slow down and separate realistic opportunities from illusions so that your choices are grounded in clarity, not wishful thinking.
At its core, this card is about discernment. It invites you to look beneath the surface of what you want and ask why you want it. Are you chasing something because it’s truly meaningful, or because it’s a distraction or escape? The 7 of Cups teaches that not every option leads to fulfillment — and that understanding your deeper priorities is the first step toward making choices that truly align with your purpose.
At its core, this card is about discernment. It invites you to look beneath the surface of what you want and ask why you want it. Are you chasing something because it’s truly meaningful, or because it’s a distraction or escape? The 7 of Cups teaches that not every option leads to fulfillment — and that understanding your deeper priorities is the first step toward making choices that truly align with your purpose.
Both cards deal with uncertainty, but in very different ways. The 2 of Swords represents a stalemate — a tough decision where you’re torn between two clear options. The 7 of Cups, however, is about abundance of choice — so many possibilities that it’s hard to know which one is right. While the 2 of Swords asks you to make a firm decision, the 7 of Cups asks you to first clear away illusions and focus on what’s real.
Both cards deal with uncertainty, but in very different ways. The 2 of Swords represents a stalemate — a tough decision where you’re torn between two clear options. The 7 of Cups, however, is about abundance of choice — so many possibilities that it’s hard to know which one is right. While the 2 of Swords asks you to make a firm decision, the 7 of Cups asks you to first clear away illusions and focus on what’s real.