The "Fives" in the Tarot Deck typically depict
images of loss, sorrow, and misfortune. They stand in stark contrast
to the secure structure conveyed by the Fours. One way to think of this
is to imagine the fours as the body complete with its four limbs, yer
the Fives also include the head - together with awareness, concerns,
hurt, and uncertainties. These take different forms for each of the four
suits.
In the case of the Five of Cups, this card may be summarised by the
word "disappointment". There are far more negative cards in the deck
- yet this card conveys a sad energy of, at least perceived, loss.
The Elemental
Tarot depicts
an upside-down female to suggest and "awkward" emotional situation,
whereas the Rider-Waite and Robin
Wood Decks illustrate a lone figure whose attention is on three
spilled ups, rather than the two full cups on which his/her back has
been turned: Don't overlook what you do have !
When the Five of Cups appears in a spread - be gentle to yourself.
Tgis may be a reminder that each person needs to grieve in his/her
own way, at least until the worst of the initial pain has passed.
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