![]() "Ignorance is bliss" might be the motto for the opposite of this card. Total insomnia.Įither that, or going for the opposite, this person is sleeping like a baby - but only because they are totally ignoring their problems. So instead of waking from sleep, she's getting no sleep at all. There is, however, the assurance in this card that one can wake up, and that such worries maybe overblown, and more in the head than in reality.Īssuming that the swords are attached to that wall, then turning the card upside-down does only one thing - tosses the woman out of bed. This is the "maturity" of the suit in that the mind is filled with ideas - the intellect can imagine and speculate too well. This certainly is a card about having too many anxieties and worries, to the point where it haunts your dreams and wakes you in the night. Reverse the Nines, however, and that conclusion is either put on hold, reversed or derailed. ![]() There's a sense of accomplishment with the Nines, a sense of maturity to the suit and a feeling that something is coming to a conclusion. That is, the most you can accomplish in this world, in the here and now-as compared to the Tens which are more spiritual completion. It’s good to continue to stretch ourselves and expand our horizons even when we are perfectly content where we are now.Nines signify earthly completion. On one hand, it is always a good idea to appreciate the luxuries we already have, but on the other hand, we don’t want to become too complacent. There’s also an interesting balance at work in this card. ![]() Even things that seem simple, like a bowl of cereal and a roof over your head – can seem like ultimate luxuries if you have the right perspective. This card can serve as a reminder to let yourself really enjoy the abundant pleasures in your life. As the common saying goes, if you are not grateful for what you have now you will never have more. But in order for this desire to be spiritual and not just superficial, it must be coupled with gratitude. It is natural to crave more, to desire what is not yet manifest in your experience. These energies can seem at odds, but in truth they are partners. I associate the Nine of Cups with the sometimes paradoxical concepts of gratitude and desire. His body posture is wide and relaxed, suggesting he allows himself to enjoy what he’s got. Nine cups are lined up on the table, and the man looks quite satisfied indeed with this gathering of his cups. The Waite-Smith tarot version shows a man sitting in front of a horseshoe shaped table. Since the Nine of Cups has historically been referred to as the ‘wish’ card, we included a dandelion in our version for The Spacious Tarot. Nine of Cups Tarot Card Meanings in General Life is happening around us every moment, and we can generate the feelings we desire in big ways and small every day. The crescent moon hanging in the distance reminds me that it is important to feel good NOW, not hinge our positive emotions on reaching some far away goal or distant state. Let yourself feel pleasure, and be grateful for that feeling! Things seem tranquil – maybe even to the point of feeling a bit stagnant! This is a card of enjoying the things that make you feel good – a nice meal, beautiful music. The horizontal lines show a stable, calm energy. The chosen colors are strategic – all of these colors evoke feelings of comfort, peace, and happiness. The more bold colors (orange, red and yellow) are absent from this card. It brings to mind a sunset with the gorgeous shades of pink, purple, blue and green. This is one of the most colorful cards in this deck. Nine of Cups Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown
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