Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Nine of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
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Nine of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Nine of Cups is the “wish card.” It strengthens bright cards and promises that your plans will come true; next to heavy cards it warns against complacency.
- wishes fulfilled
- satisfaction
- pleasure
- contentment
- success
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Nine of Cups combined with the suits
How Nine 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 Nine 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 Nine 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 Nine of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Nine of Cups and the Major Arcana
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Nine of Cups + The Fool
A wish will come true unexpectedly.
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Nine of Cups + The Magician
Wishes fulfilled through your own effort.
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Nine of Cups + The High Priestess
A secret wish that will come true.
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Nine of Cups + The Empress
Prosperity, joy, wishes fulfilled in the family.
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Nine of Cups + The Emperor
Satisfaction with your financial situation.
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Nine of Cups + The Hierophant
Wishes fulfilled in a traditional way, a celebration.
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Nine of Cups + The Lovers
The wish for love will come true; mutual feeling.
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Nine of Cups + The Chariot
The goal is reached, the joy of victory.
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Nine of Cups + Strength
Satisfaction achieved through patience.
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Nine of Cups + The Hermit
Contentment in solitude, self-sufficiency.
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Nine of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
Good luck, wishes granted by fate.
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Nine of Cups + Justice
A well-deserved reward.
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Nine of Cups + The Hanged Man
The fulfillment of wishes is delayed.
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Nine of Cups + Death
The end of a period of pleasure, a transition to something new.
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Nine of Cups + Temperance
Harmony and contentment.
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Nine of Cups + The Devil
Excessive pleasures, overindulgence.
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Nine of Cups + The Tower
Plans suddenly destroyed.
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Nine of Cups + The Star
Dreams come true.
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Nine of Cups + The Moon
Illusory happiness.
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Nine of Cups + The Sun
Complete happiness, wishes fulfilled.
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Nine of Cups + Judgement
Joy returning.
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Nine of Cups + The World
A cherished wish fulfilled.
Nine of Cups and the Minor Arcana
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Nine of Cups + Six of Wands
A wish come true.
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Nine of Cups + Ten of Cups
Complete happiness in the family.
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Nine of Cups + Nine of Pentacles
Material well-being and independence.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Nine of Cups and The Lovers mean?
The wish for love will come true; mutual feeling.
What does the combination of Nine of Cups and Death mean?
The end of a period of pleasure, a transition to something new.
What does the combination of Nine of Cups and The Sun mean?
Complete happiness, wishes fulfilled.
How does Nine of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Nine of Cups is the “wish card.” It strengthens bright cards and promises that your plans will come true; next to heavy cards it warns against complacency.