Five of Cups
Five of Cups is the card in the suit of Cups of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, representing grief, loss, regret.
Three cups spilled, two still standing. The Five of Cups honors grief — and reminds you what remains.
Acceptance, moving forward, finding peace with the past.
Mourning a loss. The right cups are still there if you turn around.
A setback. Real, but not total. Salvage what you can.
✦ Grieve fully. Then turn around — not everything is lost.
Frequently asked about Five of Cups
Common questions readers ask about this card
What does the Five of Cups tarot card mean?+
Three cups spilled, two still standing. The Five of Cups honors grief — and reminds you what remains.
What does Five of Cups mean in love?+
Mourning a loss. The right cups are still there if you turn around.
What does Five of Cups mean for career?+
A setback. Real, but not total. Salvage what you can.
What does Five of Cups reversed mean?+
Acceptance, moving forward, finding peace with the past.
