Seven of Cups

Number: 7 Arcana: Minor Arcana Suit: Cups Astrology: Venus in Scorpio

Keywords

imagination, dreams, illusions, goals

Fortune Telling

• You’re being fed a line
• Rather than be dazzled by fancy words and promises, demand something real

Meanings

Light

• Motivating yourself with images of future success
• Using visualization to encourage progress
• Taking an imaginative or creative approach to problem solving
• Making dreams come true
• Gleaning insight from personal visions

Shadow

• Obsessing on imaginary fears or uncertain consequences
• Giving in to emotional or political terrorism
• Spending more time dreaming than working
• Failing to envision the possible repercussions of your choices
• Being controlled by fear

Archetype

N/A

Numerology

7 (The Motive: imagination, inner work, psychology)

Elemental

N/A

Mythical/Spiritual

N/A

Affirmation

“I use inner vision as a tool for growth.”

Questions to Ask

• What do you want most? What do you fear most? How are these related?
• How is your imagination working for you? Against you?
• How might a clearer personal vision help you choose a single cup from the many available?

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Reference: Tarot