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Cups

Ace

Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

WATER

Nurturance, Trust, Emotions, Support, Healing, Regeneration, Can be hypersensitive

As a vessel filled to overflow, the trust and nurturance of self flows outwards to all that is encountered. After a time of scarcity, it is appropriate to revel in abundance and celebrate the moment to the fullest degree. Balance is a prerequisite for fulfillment and serenity.

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Cups

Two

Cancer

Eros, Agape, Home, Comfort, Equality

Two cups, one filling the other with affinity, sympathy, empathy, not to diminish the one pouring, but to enhance, symbolizing love in its many guises. Affection and patience provided in a gracious, diplomatic way. To get love one must be willing to give love; to be loved one must be loveable.

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Cups

Three

Cancer

Abundance, Com-munity, Ardent, Garrulous, Can be over-whelming

In the abundance of affection, healing takes place. Wounds of the emotions and of the flesh are left behind. Emotional and spiritual growth is accelerated. Care must be exercised to prevent exaggeration or intemperance. Commitments made must be acted upon; loss of credibility destroys reputation. Reputation is difficult to recover.

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Cups

Four

Neptune

Luxury, Fulfillment, Satisfaction, Can be self-absorbed , Dis-connected

Introspection can be carried to such a degree that one becomes disconnected. An equilibrium of emotions, satisfaction, luxury, and introspection is desirable and is obtainable, with effort. A balance of the internal and the external is optimum; duality as completion, not competition.

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Cups

Five

Scorpio

Vulnerability, Regret, Loss, Mourning, Transformation

Immobilization by grief; a commitment that was valued is now seen as void. Disappointment to such a depth should be acknowledged as both necessary and sufficient to mark the mourning/bereavement/loss/regret cycle. Unsullied options await exploration.

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Cups

Six

Scorpio

Avowal, Renewal, Emendation, invigoration, Can be a clinging to feelings, attitudes, or connections better left behind

Possessing the knowledge of how to alter a situation to enhance the ultimate outcome as to benefit all the players becomes paramount. Life lived and experienced at the deepest level. Embracing opportunities and bring those close to oneself into accord and mutual enjoyment. Do not become enmeshed in detrimental nostalgia.

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Cups

Seven

Scorpio

Excess, Indulgence, Depression, Addiction, Euphoria, Dilemma

Immersion in martyrdom or victimhood. Addiction to whatever it is that soothes and satisfies followed by indulgence in self-pity and depression. Choices are apparent, but require an action to implement them. A goodly measure of diligent focus and developing a willingness to set aside unrealistic expectations is vital.

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Cups

Eight

Pisces

Fatigue, Emotional exhaustion, Enervation, Over-extension

Over-extension of energies invariable results in emotional exhaustion and physical depletion. Learn to honour limits and set inviolable boundaries. Take care of self first and curb the tendency to be everything to everyone. It is sometimes necessary to be heartless to have heart for others needs and wants. Self needs to be placed foremost. 

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Cups

Nine

Pisces

Happiness, Fluidity, Fullness, Expansion

Fulfillment reaches to every level of life. Happiness is tangible and readily shared. Balance is achieved between what one wishes for and what one requires for well being. Integration of the inner, spiritual self, and the outer, worldly self is complete.

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Cups

Ten

Mars

Satisfaction, Contentment, Family

Emotional serenity is the ultimate response to energy, vitality, and personal responsibility. It is a mature and unselfish contentment that radiates in every direction and enfolds family, friends, but is not overextended nor is it tentative. Husbanding one's strength and expending one's emotions wisely creates safe haven.