
Minor Arcana · Cups
Nine of Cups
- wish fulfilled
- contentment
- satisfaction
- gratitude
- pleasure
- Element
- Water
- Astrology
- Jupiter in Pisces
- Yes or no
- Yes
Imagery and symbolism
A contented, well-fed man sits with crossed arms before a curved table of nine cups covered with a blue cloth.
- nine cups on display
- crossed arms
- satisfied smile
- blue cloth
Upright meaning
Upright- wish fulfilled
- contentment
- satisfaction
- gratitude
- pleasure
Known as the 'wish card' — what you desire is within reach. Enjoy satisfaction, comfort and gratitude.
Reversed meaning
- dissatisfaction
- greed
- materialism
- unmet wishes
- smugness
Satisfaction is elusive or wishes turn out hollow. Look for inner contentment rather than more external pleasures.
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