Seven of Cups
7 (The Motive: imagination, inner work, psychology)
Keywords
- imagination
- dreams
- illusions
- goals
Upright meanings
- Motivating yourself with images of future success
- Using visualization to encourage progress
- Taking an imaginative or creative approach to problem solving
- Making dreams come true
- Gleaning insight from personal visions
Reversed meanings
- Obsessing on imaginary fears or uncertain consequences
- Giving in to emotional or political terrorism
- Spending more time dreaming than working
- Failing to envision the possible repercussions of your choices
- Being controlled by fear
Fortune telling
- You're being fed a line
- Rather than be dazzled by fancy words and promises, demand something real
Questions to ask
- What do you want most? What do you fear most? How are these related?
- How is your imagination working for you? Against you?
- How might a clearer personal vision help you choose a single cup from the many available?