Ten of Cups

The Ten of Cups is the penultimate of emotional happiness that the Cups suit represents.  This card indicates that things are being sorted and figured out for the betterment of one’s desires.  The Ten of Cups symbolizes great and lasting friendships and relationships.  One’s dreams have been realized and one is living the dream!

Upright:  The Ten of Cups symbolizes starting a family, getting married or celebrating relationships.  Things that are related to family and home life are represented by this card; such as the purchase of a home or the welcoming home of a new child.  This card signifies that what is wanted will come forth like magic.  If we were holding out for emotional perfection, this is the card we for which we have been waiting!  The Ten of Cups is the card of inspiration. When it appears, consider the ideal situation and make plans to achieve it for the Ten of Cups means that which is hoped for will be become a conscious reality.  The wish indicated by the nine has come to pass.  Relax and enjoy the good life!

Reversed:  The happy things indicated by the Ten of Cups upright are delayed in coming forward now.  This card can symbolize weather damage to a home.  The emotional environment is not content.  The Ten of Cups can represent sour relationships among family and friends.  Quarrels and thoughtless actions can be indicated when this card appears reversed.  This card can signify the loss of a family’s good standing and good name.  Patience is necessary to achieve the happiness sought as things are not moving along as desired.  Tolerance and forgiveness are both essential to overcome the present strain on the family’s relationship to each other at this time, says the Ten of Cups.  Mend the lines of communication and the Ten of Cups will turn upright again.