Nine of Cups tarot card from the 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck

Nine of Cups

Upright
wish fulfilled, satisfaction, contentment
Reversed
smugness, unfulfilled wishes, dissatisfaction
Yes or no
Yes (reversed: no)

The image

A contented man sits with arms folded in front of nine cups lined up on a curved shelf. Often called the wish card.

Upright meaning

In general

This is the wish card. What you hoped for is within reach; enjoy the satisfaction.

In love

Happiness and emotional fulfilment in love.

At work

Satisfaction and success at work.

With money

Financial comfort and enjoyment.

Reversed meaning

In general

A wish may not turn out as you imagined, or material success leaves you feeling empty. Look deeper.

In love

Dissatisfaction or unmet expectations.

At work

Success without fulfilment.

With money

Overindulgence or financial disappointment.

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