Five of Cups

In all romantic relationships, precedent often sets the tone for many others. This is especially true of the Five of Cups, which symbolizes sadness, pain, and an immense sense of desolation. Love was never meant to hurt, but sometimes people act wrongly because of it. Some people often get sidetracked and blinded, believing that they are still doing the right thing. This twists the idea of love that is supposed to be kind, comforting, and compassionate no matter what. However, it isn’t all that bad. The betrayal of a loved one can make it very difficult for you to commit yourself again, but this is an indication of growing caution and judiciousness. Betrayals are never pretty, but they often point out to us who are the real ones. Forgiving those who have wronged you, though, is something that you are highly encouraged to do. This way, the emotional burdens will gradually lift themselves, and you would be able to find your way back to love again. It does not mean, though, that you should allow those who hurt you to remain in your life. The choice to do that will always be yours. Ironically enough, this makes the card a positive one in its own right, because it’s giving you the chance to honestly reflect on past mistakes and being a much better human being. As you learn from your mistakes and others, you will gradually see why your past relationships failed and what you should improve on.

This outcome shows that you might be carrying a rather heavy burden on your chest, especially a bad memory of someone you may have loved with all your heart in the past. Unlike the upright position, this is probably forcing you to make even more reckless decisions, such as hanging out with multiple partners, finding temporary sexual and emotional release. This can be detrimental to your overall well-being. Because you engage in almost anything and everything with little to no regard for your safety and security, you might sooner regret all the things you are doing. It would be best if you stop whatever reckless behavior you have and start being rational. It can feel like you’re trapped in a ruthless cycle, and the only way out is to restore your self-worth. This certainly isn’t a walk in the park, but talking to a friend would help you. Yes, the pain of whatever internal struggle you have may make you feel isolated, but remember that there will always be people you can rely on regardless of everything that has happened. They don’t need to be your lover; they can be family and friends who know your heart more than anyone else. Keep your head high and never lose the hope of finding the love that you deserve. At the same time, do not lose your mind over your desperation to find happiness and romance. Patience is a virtue, and being thoughtless and reckless will not bring you the love you deserve.

In life, nothing ever truly lasts. Towers crumble, life eventually dies. With the Five of Cups in the upright position, this means that right now, you’re going through significant emotional pain due to the loss of certain prospects. Perhaps your business has gone bankrupt, or that you just lost your job, and it’s making you anxious about what to do next, especially financially. However, contrary to the card’s seemingly negative imagery, it actually only tells you to just release your pain, because letting go is a great way to bounce back and succeed later. Allow yourself to cry and mourn for the things you worked hard for but still had to let go. While being emotional won’t bring back anything that you’ve lost, it will certainly help you heal faster. Take care, though, that you don’t wallow too much in self-pity, or else you will be distracted from regaining what you have lost. After giving yourself ample time to allow things to sink in, be ready to make your comeback. The road ahead won’t be an easy one, but it will undoubtedly be far more bearable now that you know you already are a veteran in your field and thus know your way around. Maximize on the things that you know you can use to regain what you have once lost. Connections, credentials, and skills will be your keys to achieving success. Once you have utilized these things properly, you will soon taste victory and financial security once more.

This is an unfortunate position, for while the upright position represents one or two singular events in your life, this one represents an ongoing emotional burden that is stopping you from seeing financial opportunities. It could range from personal insecurities to feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness, both of which are trapping you inside a bubble of your own emotions. These thoughts and feelings may eventually become intrusive and get in the way of your success. Your productivity may even have gone down recently, affecting the quality and quantity of your output. All these because your emotions have gotten the best of you. Overcoming this isn’t easy, but if you find a way, it would inevitably help you get your financial skill back. Your finances depend on your emotions; working through them will definitely do the trick at a time like this. Strike a balance between your head and heart. Let your emotions guide you on the path you should take; make sure that whatever you are doing right now is making you happy and fulfilled. On the other hand, your mind will be your key to making things happen for your benefit through using your rationality and logic when making and deciding things. You are the creator of your fortunes, and whatever happens next will be on you. Allowing yourself to go further down the trap of negative thoughts will not make things better for you. Take charge of your future- it’s the only one that you’ll ever get.