A figure in a long black cloak stands with head bowed over three spilled cups. Two cups still stand upright behind, and across a river a bridge leads to a ruined castle.

Minor Arcana · Cups

Five of Cups

  • loss
  • grief
  • regret
  • what remains

Leans no

Upright meaning

Three cups spilled. Two still standing behind you. Grieve what is gone — and notice what is not.

 (reversed)

Reversed meaning

Coming back to yourself. The standing cups in view again.

Advice

Turn around. Something is still there.

Yes or no?

Five of Cups leans no in a yes or no reading.