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Cups

As a symbol, a cup represents the open, receptive feminine form, the Yin.

In the Tarot, cups represent emotions, and the element of water.

In the Toth deck:

  • Ace of cups = universal love.
  • Two of cups = love.
  • Three of cups = abundance.
  • Four of cups = (emotional) luxury.
  • Five of cups = disappointment.
  • Six of cups = pleasure.
  • Seven of cups = debauch.
  • Eight of cups = Indolence.
  • Nine of cups = happiness.
  • Ten of cups = satiety.

See also: Holy Grail and Chalice