Minor arcana · Cups (Water)
Four of Cups
Apathy: not seeing what you are being offered.
- Keywords
- Apathy · Contemplation · Dissatisfaction · Reassessment · A missed opportunity
- Yes or no
- No
- Element
- Water
AdviceLook up: something is being offered to you.
What it means
Sitting under a tree, a young man looks at three cups in front of him and ignores a fourth offered to him by a hand from a cloud. The Four of Cups speaks of boredom, dissatisfaction and being so closed in on yourself that you miss the opportunities. It asks for a pause, but also for attention.
In love
Lack of interest, routine or a lack of enthusiasm. Someone may be trying to reach you.
At work and with money
Low motivation. There is an offer or a way out you have not yet considered.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Four of Cups mean in tarot?
Apathy: not seeing what you are being offered. Look up: something is being offered to you.
What does Four of Cups mean in love?
Lack of interest, routine or a lack of enthusiasm. Someone may be trying to reach you.
What does Four of Cups mean for work?
Low motivation. There is an offer or a way out you have not yet considered.
Is Four of Cups a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Four of Cups usually says no, or not now. Apathy: not seeing what you are being offered.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Cups
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