Five of Cups

You’ve lost something due to a lot a movement, indicated by the suit of the cups. It could have been moving homes or a risky fitness routine. The Five of Cups is known as a grief card, but given the nature of five cards, it’s possible your circumstance isn’t as bleak as it feels. It’s the grief of crying over spilt milk most of the time. Although it’s a healthy response to loss, it’s not a great feeling itself. No matter how you look at it, this card serves as a small, light warning that if your only focus is on regaining what’s lost, you’ll lose sight of the bigger picture. You were in the middle of a path when this happened, so at some point you’ll have to continue on.

Five of Cups Reversed

Good news: the unpleasant feelings associated with drawing the Five of Cups in a reading, including loss and grief, are starting to heal. Soon you’ll be able to move forward in a way that feels right. All reversed cards are a sign of imbalance, and so it is here. But as it is with grief, it’s not necessarily that this feeling will disappear. Rather, your life will adjust and grow around the grief, giving your more reason to live. Exercise, conversation, and crafting will give you a healthy outlet as you continue your healing journey. Anything that involves flowing or movement.