Sanwen
Nine of Cups聖杯九
The suit of Cups belongs to water: feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner life.
Upright meaning
A moment of contentment. Enjoy the good things in your life and be grateful for what you have.
Something to do today
- Enjoy one small thing that makes you happy, without guilt.
Reversed meaning
You may have got what you wanted and still feel something is missing. Think about what truly makes you feel satisfied.
Something to do today
- Write down one thing you truly need, not just want.
Love, work and health
Love
Upright: Love feels just right and you enjoy sweet times together; single, you are enjoying your own life, and good matches tend to appear when you are relaxed.
Reversed: Content on the surface yet something feels missing, or you expect too much of the relationship. Think about what you really need.
Work and career
Upright: A wish comes true and the results satisfy you; reward yourself, and ask for what you have long hoped for.
Reversed: You got the position you wanted but are not happy, or complacency has set in. Set a goal that means something.
Health and wellbeing
Upright: Body and mind feel satisfied; enjoy good food, in moderation.
Reversed: Watch for overindulgence, such as overeating or late-night bingeing on shows. Happiness needs moderation too.
Health readings are everyday reminders, not medical advice; if you feel unwell, see a doctor.
About the card face
The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.