Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Four of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
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Four of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Four of Cups adds apathy, fatigue and dissatisfaction. It shows that the person does not notice opportunities, and the neighboring card hints at which ones.
- apathy
- boredom
- discontent
- a missed chance
- self-absorption
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Four of Cups combined with the suits
How Four 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 Four 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 Four 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 Four of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Four of Cups and the Major Arcana
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Four of Cups + The Fool
Boredom, a wish to drop everything and head into the unknown.
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Four of Cups + The Magician
There are opportunities, but no desire to use them.
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Four of Cups + The High Priestess
Withdrawing into yourself, emotional reserve.
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Four of Cups + The Empress
Being jaded, indifference to what you already have.
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Four of Cups + The Emperor
Boredom at work, dissatisfaction with management.
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Four of Cups + The Hierophant
Disillusionment with traditions and rules.
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Four of Cups + The Lovers
Indifference in the relationship, feelings cooling.
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Four of Cups + The Chariot
Apathy that keeps you from moving forward.
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Four of Cups + Strength
Inner work that helps you climb out of apathy.
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Four of Cups + The Hermit
Seclusion, refusing to socialize.
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Four of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
A missed chance; fate offers, but the person does not notice.
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Four of Cups + Justice
Indifference to fairness, unwillingness to sort things out.
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Four of Cups + The Hanged Man
Stagnation, apathy, everything standing still.
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Four of Cups + Death
The end of apathy; changes that shake you out of numbness.
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Four of Cups + Temperance
Interest in life gradually returning.
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Four of Cups + The Devil
Apathy that turns into dependence or a depressive state.
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Four of Cups + The Tower
A sudden event pulls you out of apathy.
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Four of Cups + The Star
New hope awakens interest.
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Four of Cups + The Moon
Anxiety, disappointment, not understanding what you want.
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Four of Cups + The Sun
Coming out of apathy, joy returning.
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Four of Cups + Judgement
An awakening, a fresh look at the familiar.
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Four of Cups + The World
The end of a period of apathy, a new stage.
Four of Cups and the Minor Arcana
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Four of Cups + Ace of Cups
A new feeling that’s hard to notice.
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Four of Cups + Seven of Cups
Dreams instead of action.
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Four of Cups + Four of Swords
You need real rest.
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Four of Cups + Knight of Pentacles
Boredom and stagnation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Four of Cups and The Lovers mean?
Indifference in the relationship, feelings cooling.
What does the combination of Four of Cups and Death mean?
The end of apathy; changes that shake you out of numbness.
What does the combination of Four of Cups and The Sun mean?
Coming out of apathy, joy returning.
How does Four of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Four of Cups adds apathy, fatigue and dissatisfaction. It shows that the person does not notice opportunities, and the neighboring card hints at which ones.