Nine of Cups

“I’ve finally become the person I once greatly admired.”

Vision

We return to the scene in Ace of Cups, the garden where the young woman tosses a coin into the wishing well and hopes that her feelings for the young man are reciprocated. This card often reveals a man satisfied with his circumstances and himself. In some practical interpretations, this card points to a public lover, who is charismatic and idiosyncratic.

Message

The drawing is based on a mental imagery of my first love, who visits my dreams at every crucial juncture of my life. At first, I could only catch fleeting glimpses of him among people or from a distance. The dreams would get unusually complicated whenever I tried to approach him. Later, as I began practicing tarot and my work gained recognition, I formed a stronger identity and could finally reach him in my dreams. Through our interactions, I recognized my own growth and how I was being guided step by step towards spiritual enlightenment.

Keywords

accepting oneself | being satisfied with the present | radiating personal charm | celebrating by oneself