Ten of Cups

Number: 10 Arcana: Minor Arcana Suit: Cups Astrology: Mars in Pisces

Keywords

joy, fulfillment, overwhelming emotion, giddiness

Fortune Telling

• Marriage and family are in the cards
• Expect a friendship to blossom into a romance

Meanings

Light

• Having more than you ever dreamed
• Being deeply thankful for all you’ve been given
• Recognizing the Hand of God in the gifts the Universe brings your way
• Experiencing transcendent joy
• Achieving domestic bliss

Shadow

• Comparing your achievements or relationships to unrealistic fantasy standards
• Experiencing emotions so intense they blunt your ability to cope with reality
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Envying the achievements and happiness of others

Archetype

N/A

Numerology

10 (The End: finality, completion, exhaustion)

Elemental

N/A

Mythical/Spiritual

N/A

Affirmation

“I take time to appreciate what I’ve been given.”

Questions to Ask

• Who gets to define what “joy” consists of?
• What course of action is available when you feel overwhelmed?
• How might vows or promises play a role in achieving a greater level of joy in your life?

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Reference: Tarot