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Seven of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Seven of Cups adds illusions, dreams and a choice among many options. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the cups hold modern temptations, and the card warns: not everything that glitters is valuable.

  • illusions
  • dreams
  • too many options
  • temptations
  • indecision
Element
Water
Suit
Cups
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Seven of Cups combined with the suits

How Seven of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Seven of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Seven 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 Seven 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 Seven of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.

Seven of Cups and the Major Arcana

Seven of Cups and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Seven of Cups and The Lovers mean?

Choosing between several admirers, romantic illusions.

What does the combination of Seven of Cups and Death mean?

The end of illusions, a sober view.

What does the combination of Seven of Cups and The Sun mean?

Illusions dissolve, and clarity arrives.

How does Seven of Cups behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Seven of Cups adds illusions, dreams and a choice among many options. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the cups hold modern temptations, and the card warns: not everything that glitters is valuable.