Five of Cups
Loss · Regret · Hope within grief
Love & relationships
A breakup or disappointment hurts. Feel the sadness fully, but do not stare at the spilled cups so long that you miss the love that remains.
Money & work
Plans have not worked out and you may feel let down. Instead of counting only what you lost, take stock of your remaining resources and lessons, and you can start again.
Health
Emotional hurt may show up as physical tiredness. Do not swallow grief alone; share it with someone you trust.
Reversed
You are accepting the loss and moving toward recovery. It is a time to forgive the past and look ahead again.
In summary
The Five of Cups shows someone mourning three spilled cups — yet two cups still stand behind them. Loss hurts, but not everything is gone. Acknowledge the grief, then slowly turn around and look at what remains.