# FOUR OF CUPS The Four of Cups is a moody scene of apathy and contemplation. This card depicts a man sitting cross-legged beneath a tree. His crossed arms and legs suggest that he’s closed off and not open to new opportunities at the moment. This closed-off nature is further exemplified by his refusal to accept the cup being offered to him by the hand appearing from the clouds (that closely resembles the hand seen in the Ace cards), or acknowledge the three cups in front of him. His downtrodden expression suggests that despite the opportunities presented and the lush land surrounding him, he’s still discontented. ## 키워드 **정방향 (Upright):** Contemplation, meditation, apathy, dissatisfaction, missed opportunities, boredom, uninspired, not seizing opportunity **역방향 (Reversed):** Seizing opportunity, positive approach, clarity, releasing regret, introspection, motivation, being proactive, interest, extreme negativity ## BEGINNINGS ### 정방향 (Upright) You’re feeling apathetic about life right now; possibly you’re having thoughts that whatever you do won’t make a difference in the world, so why bother. Things are generally gloomy, and you’re lacking motivation to move forward. **실천 사항 (Action):** Babe! Time to get out of this funk. It will take effort, yes, but it’s time to choose positivity and remember your worth. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re shaking yourself off from being in a funk and are ready to move forward in life again! **실천 사항 (Action):** Forgive yourself for missed opportunities and leave regret in the past. Get proactive! ## CAREER ### 정방향 (Upright) You’re feeling bored or indifferent with your current position. You may have also been offered a choice to make a move within your career or take a new position, but you aren’t feeling like it’s the most aligned option for you right now. **실천 사항 (Action):** Create a vision board to find new inspiration in your work. Trust your intuition when making choices. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re in mega-boss-career-babe mode! Feeling driven, focused, and creative is bringing fresh new energy and perspective to your work. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re not feeling wildly driven, have faith that an opportunity will be presented to you soon that will re-inspire your creativity and motivation. ## MONEY ### 정방향 (Upright) Stop comparing your financial situation and possessions to others: Feeling “less than” is causing you to miss out on enjoying your abundance. This card can also signify being uninspired to better your financial situation. **실천 사항 (Action):** Start incorporating gratitude into your current practice. Affirmations, journaling, or meditations are good places to start! ### 역방향 (Reversed) You may have gone through a not-so-stellar period with your finances, but things are turning around! Or, at the very least, you’re realizing that the situation isn’t as dire as you had imagined. **실천 사항 (Action):** The reversed Four of Cups brings with it clarity. You may see money in new ways or see financial opportunities you missed. ## LOVE ### 정방향 (Upright) Within a relationship, things are feeling boring and you may be wondering if it’s worth continuing to put effort in. If single, you may be feeling like you’ve missed your chance at love or are not into dating right now. **실천 사항 (Action):** See if you can bring excitement and spark back to the relationship. If single, have faith in your future. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’ve had a revelation about your relationship or love life, and you are finally clear on what you want. **실천 사항 (Action):** Go you! Stay strong in what you believe in and the love you know you deserve. ## FRIENDS & FAMILY ### 정방향 (Upright) You’re reconsidering relationships and whether they’re good for you or not. You may be feeling bored with your social life, and you may be wanting to hide away on the couch rather than go out with friends. **실천 사항 (Action):** Evaluating your relationships is a good thing, but don’t get too carried away in cleaning out the relationship closet while you’re in this funky mood. If you can’t get yourself out of the house, ask a friend to come over to help lift your spirits. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’ve been despondent lately, but you are feeling re-energized to get back out into the world! **실천 사항 (Action):** Call a friend and plan an adventure day. Look out, world! ## HEALTH ### 정방향 (Upright) Your health isn’t the greatest right now. You’re feeling tired, low, run-down, or depressed. This card can also suggest ignoring growing health concerns. **실천 사항 (Action):** Listen to your body. If you need a break and rest, take it. Speak to a doctor to clear up concerns. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re finally feeling motivated to reach your health goals! If healing or recovering, the reversed Four of Cups suggests a positive turn of events or clarity on the direction you need to take. **실천 사항 (Action):** Take advantage of your renewed enthusiasm and start a new health plan or regimen. ## HIGHER GUIDANCE ### 정방향 (Upright) This card is a (loving) kick in the pants from your guides to stop wallowing and get to work! It’s okay to allow yourself to feel through negative emotions, but the appearance of this card suggests that you may be sitting in them for too long. **실천 사항 (Action):** Don’t let yourself wish your life away. It’s time to act! Make like Taylor Swift: Shake it off, and remember that you’re a badass and you’re on this Earth for a purpose. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’ve been putting in the work to pull yourself out of a rut and are finally ready to release and move on from the past. **실천 사항 (Action):** You’re being guided to embrace release and forgiveness to move forward on your spiritual path. Look into connecting with the full moon this month as its energy can help with this. ## OUTCOME ### 정방향 (Upright) This card suggests an outcome you won’t be entirely happy with. The Four of Cups can also signify being so focused on the outcome that you miss opportunities along the way. **실천 사항 (Action):** Let go of your tunnel vision for this one. Stop to evaluate things along the way or you may end up regretful. Don’t allow your ego to pass up offers that may be beneficial to you. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The reversed Four of Cups suggests a positive outcome, where you’re feeling re-energized to go after your goals! **실천 사항 (Action):** Keep your head out of the clouds and continue moving forward, grounded and with a positive approach.