Welcome to Tarot Tuesday!
Each Tuesday I will be pulling a card from my grandmother’s tarot deck and writing about what the card could mean for the signs, broken up by element. The elements of the zodiac are Fire (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius), and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces).
I may pull a card from the major arcana, representing our inner wisdom. Or I may pull a suit card, representing outside influences. I may even pull a court card signifying a specific person in your life. This card can help you set your intention for the rest of the week or it can provide a visualization of your current situation. Don’t forget to check your moon and rising signs as well as your sun sign. You can check your birth chart here!
The Seven of Cups
This week I drew the Seven of Cups, the card of opportunity and self-confidence. In tarot, the number seven represents spirituality, wisdom, mystique, or deception. It symbolizes the need to wait until one is ready to move forward. It can also represent healing and/or psychic abilities.
Cups are the suit of romance and emotion. This suit can represent all stages of love, whether it be new, unrequited, or long-standing. When a cup card comes up in a reading it can mean that we must make a decision based on emotion rather than logic. This suit reminds us that it is okay to listen to our hearts rather than our heads sometimes.
In my grandmother’s deck, the card is depicted as a shadowy figure standing in front of a large gray cloud. Seven golden cups sit on the cloud. In one cup, there is a seemingly translucent face. Another cup holds a shrouded statue with outstretched arms, surrounded by a glowing red light. The other five cups hold a yellow snake, a small blue castle, colorful jewels, a blue dragon, and a laurel wreath. The cup that holds the laurel wreath appears to have a subtle skull engraved on it.
Though the card’s imagery may vary from deck to deck, the meaning is often the same. The Seven of Cups represents opportunities in your career or in your romantic relationships. But the opportunities involve you having to make a difficult choice. This card wants you to know that it is okay to think with your heart rather than your head when considering this choice and opportunity. This wants you to make these decisions for yourself. Don’t let others make your choices for you.
When this card pops up in a reading, it can signify that you are overthinking a relationship and you may be assuming the worst about a prospective love interest. This card does not want you to jump to conclusions.
What This Card Means For Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
Fire signs are ruled by their passion and drive. The Seven of Cups speaks to your need to follow your heart’s most ardent desires.
Aries, this card says it is time to start living the life and working the career that you have always wanted. Don’t second guess yourself! You need to listen to your heart.
Leo, this card wants you to ignite your passion in every sense of the world. Express yourself as unapologetically as you want to. And don’t be afraid to make your romantic and sensual feelings known.
Sagittarius, this card says it’s time to take the class, earn that degree, and/or take that road trip. This next step will open you up to a whole new world of possibilities.
What This Card Means For Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
Earth signs are ruled by their dedication and desire. The Seven of Cups speaks to your need for people and situations that bring joy and positivity to your life.
Taurus, this card wants you to choose the people who make you feel the safest and most loved. Ask yourself “who will take care of my heart?”
Virgo, this card wants you to focus on your inner healing. This may mean walking away from toxic people and toxic work environments.
Capricorn, this card wants you to ask yourself what you want and need from a significant other both emotionally and physically. Don’t overthink and miss out on an exciting romantic opportunity.
What This Card Means For Air Signs (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra)
Air signs are ruled by their compassion and independence. The Seven of Cups not only speaks to your need to love but also to let yourself be loved.
Aquarius, this card wants you to resist the urge to run away when romantic feelings become too intense. Do not self-sabotage.
Gemini, if something is bothering you, then this card wants you to voice your concerns. You won’t fully have a grasp on a situation until everything is out in the open.
Libra, you know exactly what you need to do and you know exactly who you need to be there for. When given the choice, choose kindness, compassion, and charity.
What This Card Means For Water Signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio)
Water signs are ruled by their empathy and imagination. This card may hold more significance for you because the Cups are the suit of water. The Seven of Cups symbolizes the career and romantic opportunities that stand before you if you are able to put your worries aside and make a choice.
Pisces, this card wants you to stop overthinking. It is bad for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Rather than overthinking, you should ask questions. That is the only way to put your fears to rest.
Cancer, like Pisces, you may be overthinking a romantic situation. This card wants you to consider what you value in a significant other. It may be time to have a heart-to-heart with your partner.
Scorpio, this card wants you to turn on your charm when pursuing a certain career path or romantic interest. Don’t let this opportunity slip away.
Tune in next week for another Tuesday Tarot Pull! In the meantime, let’s honor the Seven of Cups by reminding ourselves that no one is allowed to rain on our parade!
