The Card of the Day: The Four of Cups
“Accepting blessings.”
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The Four of Cups reminds us see all the good things being offered to you in the present. Thinking too far ahead or dwelling on things long past can rob you of now. The present is where life is happening! This current moment is also loaded with abundance, blessings and positive energy. Are you being open to receiving it? Right now, is the moment to start seeing your gifts and blessings.
Are you focused and worried about the future? Are you shutting down with a numb heart because of the past and you fear being hurt again? Is something distracting you from seeing the multitudes of miracles and blessings present in your life?
The Four of Cups shows a sulking man, sitting under a tree. He is fixated on three earthbound cups. These could represent his worldly acquisitions (money, reputation, and image). He is not acknowledging a miracle right behind him! An angelic hand is reaching out of a cloud and is offering him a divine gift. Not only is he not open to accepting (his arms are in a crossed, closed position), he is unable to see it.
Western culture tells us to be constantly worried. Even when we aren't running around at our jobs our minds are still running. Constantly planning. Avoiding pitfalls. Constantly pushing to be better. Endlessly striving. This is just fear in disguise. Fear of being hurt by something. Fear of being caught unaware. Fear of the past repeating itself. Fear of rejection. Fear of loss. Fear, fear, and more fear. Have you ever heard the saying that "Fear robs you of the joy of the present?" Well it does! And the more you engage in it, the more blind you get.
The man in the card isn't happy. If the golden cups represent "gifts," he already has three in his possession, and there is another on the way. He is not open to receiving because he has "closed down." Look at his posture, he is guarding his heart. Some major pain from the past must have happened to him. His whole present is focused on how to prevent that hurt from happening again. As a result, he has closed access to his heart and to his ability to receive. He is lost in projections that aren't there. All he needs to do is look around him. Think how ecstatic he would be if he only noticed the gift being delivered especially for him from above!
The Four of Cups urges you to accept, receive and open yourself to the good things being offered to you at this moment. If someone tries to do something nice for you say, "Thank you so much," not "No, no, you don't have to do that." Look around you right now. Do you see the colors surrounding you? Do you hear the sounds? Do you see light everywhere? Take a deep breath, let it in. What is wonderful right now about your life?
Open yourself to all the good that occurring. If you shift your focus to blessings, more will come.
*Four of Cups in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Four of Cups can represent a desire for an emotionally unavailable person. There is a mutual attraction, and yet you seem to be hitting a ceiling with how much this person can give you. Do not take their behavior personally and assume it is a reflection of your quality as a partner. This card can also signify that you may be the one finding it difficult to be vulnerable.
Long Term Partnership
One partner could be emotionally shutting down. It can be difficult to connect with them as they retreat behind their walls. This card can also signify a relationship partner who feels taken for granted, unacknowledged, or underappreciated. The trust in this relationship has likely experienced some damage. Both partners must be open to repairing it.
Seeking Romance
The Four of Cups can signify that negative thinking about relationships could be getting in the way of finding one. This card can also represent an admirer that you are overlooking because they don’t seem like your usual “type.” Open yourself to the possibilities for happiness right in front of your nose.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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