In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The 9 of Cups and its meanings. What does the 9 of Cups mean in the Tarot? What does the 9 of Cups card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 9 of Cups card mean upside down or inverted?
The 9 of Cups in the tarot
The 9 of Cups is a very encouraging card of fulfillment and enjoyment.
The nine of cups has very pleasing meanings, as it alludes to fulfilled desires, comfort, happiness, satisfaction, joy and rewards for your efforts.
Graphic description of the card
- The Nine of Cups shows us a stout, middle-aged man sitting on a wooden bench with his arms crossed in a gesture or pose that denotes joy and well-being.
- He is elegantly dressed and has an expression of real satisfaction on his face. On his head is a red cap symbolizing an active mind.
- Behind him is a high table, with nine golden cups perfectly aligned and arranged, representing the abundance and well-being he has achieved and how proud he is of it.
- The achievements may be material, but they are fundamentally emotional and spiritual, which is why the table is covered with a large blue cloth.
- The man enjoys his success, both materially and spiritually, and represents the satisfaction of fulfillment, after the realization of his deepest desires.
What does the 9 of Cups mean in the Tarot?
The nine of cups right side up, General Meaning: The nine of cups is really one of the most positive cards we can find in the tarot.
It practically heralds happiness in all aspects of life, be it your work, love and relationships, health and finances, and general material abundance.
Your well-being translates to all levels: physical, financial and material, emotional and sensual.
This well-being is not accidental, although good luck, also represented in this card, may have benefited you. You have built this favorable situation.
Mainly the welfare and opulence is given on an emotional level, since it is a card of the suit of cups.
This can be the growth and strengthening of a love relationship, the consolidation of friendships and affections, sexual fulfillment or even in a very literal way the consummation of a sexual relationship that you have been looking forward to.
It is about happiness and joy, deep enjoyment of things, emotions running high, living intensely in the moment and feeling the blessings of life.
There is much stability and continued progress in the nine of cups. You now enjoy with great delight what you have achieved or are about to achieve.
After hard experiences and some failures, worries are not now part of your daily thoughts but you are going through everything with great satisfaction and joy, and when you look to the future you see only bright lights illuminating it.
You may feel at this time some self-sufficiency in your soul, this is not negative, on the contrary it is good that you do not have a false modesty and that somehow others know how hard you have worked to get here and what it has cost you these splendid results that you now enjoy.
On a slightly more negative note, the nine of cups asks you to be careful that enjoyment does not turn into waste. No doubt you now enjoy the pleasures of life such as a good wine or a delicious meal, the pleasure of beauty and art, the delights of sex, and the spending and lavishing of money.
You must have balance in all this so that you are not overcome by laziness and idleness, nor by greed or avarice.
Also the nine of cups can indicate that given the harshness of the past, you spend now constantly making plans, immersed in various daydreams for the present and the future so that the past never repeats itself.
You should also be careful here, while it is right to make large-scale plans, that you do not spend more time thinking than doing the work necessary to achieve them.
But generally speaking, the nine of cups has more to do with enjoyment than with unfavorable consequences of that enjoyment.
There is no doubt that this card is one of the best and that it indicates that everything you have been hoping, wishing or dreaming for is very likely to be achieved, and in a short period of time as a rule.
What does the 9 of Cups card mean in love?
On the level of love. The nine of cups is a great omen. If you are already in a relationship, it is very likely that it will deepen, feelings will grow, commitment, communication and common plans are increased and favored. Everything is sweetness and happiness.
If you are lonely, this is a very good time to meet people, go out and have fun, contact and interact with all kinds of people, because among all of them one will become a beautiful relationship.
What does the 9 of Cups card mean at work?
In the field of work. All the luck you have always asked for seems to be on your side. If you have a big dream or are working on a project, the time has come to move forward and see it through.
Expanding your business, opening a branch, closing a deal, getting a promotion, taking over a management position, everything is possible with this card.
Likewise, if you are looking for a job and have been submitting resumes and interviewing, you have favorable responses and the long wait is over.
What does the 9 of Cups card mean for money and finances?
Finances and Money. Here the positive omens of the Nine of Cups continue. Worries are chased away and issues are resolved.
Investments begin to pay off, windfalls arise, lucky breaks possibly related to gambling and chance, you collect debts that seemed impossible, and you receive winnings you never expected.
What does the Card of the 9 of Cups mean for health?
In terms of health. This will surely be a very serene period, without major concerns. If you were undergoing treatment for any ailment or waiting for results, all signs will be good and positive.
You will recover quickly from any discomfort, you will have great vitality and energy. It is a good time, since the mood accompanies, to establish an exercise routine or begin to have a proper nutrition.
What does the 9 of Cups mean spiritually?
Spiritually. You feel great pleasure and joy, you are comforted, fulfilled, satisfied. Now more than ever is a great time to use positive affirmation and visualization of what you wish to continue manifesting in your life, as you can continue to enrich it on all levels.
Trust in yourself, dream big but take the steps to make your dreams come true.
What does the 9 of Cups upside down or reversed mean?
The nine of cups reversed, General Meaning: It is very likely that with this card reversed you will feel great discouragement and disappointment that your desires will not materialize as you had imagined.
Perhaps the expectations you had formed were not very realistic, or perhaps you spend too much time dreaming and planning in the hope that “out of nowhere” things will happen, without you having to intervene too much.
This is a classic feeling of hoping that a favorable stroke of luck will solve all your problems and concerns.
The reverse nine of cups signals greed, dissatisfaction, materialism, taking things for granted; enduring waiting; denied desires; dissatisfaction; feeling sad.
Taking this to the more emotional terrain proposed by the cups, it is possible that you are feeling that something is always missing, you are having a hard time reaching the fulfillment you imagined.
This however is not the fault of fate or that the universe is against you, but that much of the responsibility seems to be yours:
You have made some mistakes ace everyone in an arrogant manner with a lot of indulgence towards you clinging to materialistic and superficial desires and a constant desire to gratify yourself all the time, even neglecting what others need or perhaps at their expense.
As this is a card that has to do with opulence in the material and in the senses, being inverted it can represent an excess of all this, leading you to exaggerated situations in terms of appetite, consumerism, even drugs or alcohol consumed almost without any control.
This logically leaves consequences and your “bad luck” is probably due to this and not to a conspiracy against you. It is important that you have moderation now, that is the key word. Gratify yourself but don’t overdo it.
In an even harsher look, the nine of cups lets it show that you may be overcome by greed and that you ignore and have stopped caring about the needs of others, so that everything works only for your benefit.
This would be a typical case where you have achieved resounding successes in a dubious way and you boast about it as if you have the merit, ignoring the needs or suffering of others. It is urgent to be considerate and make a strong rethinking of these attitudes if you are going through these circumstances.
What does the 9 of Cups card inverted mean in love?
In the field of love. The nine of cups is not as negative as in the other aspects, but it may indicate that you feel dissatisfaction with some unresolved issues or problems that have not yet found a way out.
Nothing is lost in any way and everything is solvable, you just have to adjust your emotions, be patient and try with the best good will.
What does the 9 of Cups reversed card mean at work?
On the work level. There may be dissatisfaction now because time passes and you never see your desires fulfilled. Check if it is because of you that this is not happening. Be patient and trust your part if you are doing things right, but if you are manipulating the circumstances or other people, you are not on the right track.
If you are looking for a job, finding the right one that fits your dreams may take a little longer. There will be some opportunities to solve more immediate problems that will be useful. You should not disregard them even if they do not fit your ideals.
What does the 9 of Cups card reversed mean for money and finances?
Finances and money. The 9 of Cups is a call to you not to be aware of your numbers and your bank account. Quantity is important, but quality is much more important.
Material abundance with spiritual poverty does not result in a satisfactory life, and many times when we have money problems the emotional and affective part of our life, the contact and support of others is very important to get through those bad times.
Therefore stop focusing on the material and put the emphasis on your emotional relationships. Money comes and goes, remember that.
What does the 9 of Cups card reversed mean for health?
In terms of health. The 9 of Cups signals a strong exhaustion on an emotional level. The fact of spending time in daydreams and that in real life they do not materialize produces a strong physical and mental exhaustion.
Try to relax and trust that in one way or another things will be solved, you will find a way. This card also indicates that if you have any ailment or discomfort, do not let it be, you should go a little deeper and give it the proper attention and treatment.
What does the card of the 9 of Cups inverted mean spiritually?
In the spiritual realm. You must do everything possible to think positively beyond the negative and problematic that may be your life context.
Try to analyze yourself and be honest with yourself to see what may be your responsibility in the events, in order to try to change what you are not doing well.
This in itself will give a substantial turn in the events and you will see that they begin to be much more favorable.
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