Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Five of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
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Five of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Five of Cups speaks of loss, regret and sadness. Next to bright cards it shows that not all is lost; with heavy ones, deep disappointment.
- regret
- loss
- sorrow
- disappointment
- focusing on the negative
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Five of Cups combined with the suits
How Five of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Five of Cups grows stronger: the theme of feelings and relationships sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Swords
Water and Air are neutral elements. Next to the Swords, the Five of Cups keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of thoughts and decisions.
Pentacles
Water and Earth are friendly elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Five of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Five of Cups and the Major Arcana
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Five of Cups + The Fool
Disappointment after a rash step.
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Five of Cups + The Magician
Regret over missed opportunities.
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Five of Cups + The High Priestess
A secret sadness the person shares with no one.
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Five of Cups + The Empress
Sadness in the family, a loss involving loved ones.
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Five of Cups + The Emperor
Disappointment in management or a loss of status.
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Five of Cups + The Hierophant
A loss of faith, disillusionment with traditions.
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Five of Cups + The Lovers
Disappointment in love, regret over a choice.
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Five of Cups + The Chariot
Walking away from losses, moving on despite the sadness.
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Five of Cups + Strength
The strength to get through a loss.
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Five of Cups + The Hermit
Sadness in solitude, a time of grief.
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Five of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
Changes that bring a loss.
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Five of Cups + Justice
The consequences of past mistakes, a fair reckoning.
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Five of Cups + The Hanged Man
Getting stuck in regrets.
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Five of Cups + Death
The end of a relationship, a loss you have to live through.
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Five of Cups + Temperance
Healing after a loss.
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Five of Cups + The Devil
Dependence on the past, inability to let go.
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Five of Cups + The Tower
A sudden loss, shock.
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Five of Cups + The Star
Hope after a loss, healing.
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Five of Cups + The Moon
Anxiety, fear of new losses.
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Five of Cups + The Sun
Joy returns after sadness.
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Five of Cups + Judgement
Making peace with the past, a second chance.
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Five of Cups + The World
The end of a period of grief, a new stage.
Five of Cups and the Minor Arcana
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Five of Cups + Six of Cups
Longing for the past.
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Five of Cups + Eight of Cups
Time to leave and not look back.
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Five of Cups + Three of Swords
Heartache, a breakup.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Five of Cups and The Lovers mean?
Disappointment in love, regret over a choice.
What does the combination of Five of Cups and Death mean?
The end of a relationship, a loss you have to live through.
What does the combination of Five of Cups and The Sun mean?
Joy returns after sadness.
How does Five of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Five of Cups speaks of loss, regret and sadness. Next to bright cards it shows that not all is lost; with heavy ones, deep disappointment.