The Seven of Cups is the card that represents having too many opportunities or options presented to you at once, and you are unable to choose.

It can also indicate an illusion and thinking that is not aligned with reality.

That is only because you may feel an opportunity represented to you looks like it is promising, which it is not.

When it appears bright, you have high hopes, which is one of those things that is too good to be true. 

An example is that you are presented with an opportunity that looks like it will give you a chance to make a lot of money and gain fame.

But in reality, the option is either a scam or not nearly as helpful as it appears.

This card can also be associated with shiny object syndrome. Let’s go over the appearance and history of the Seven of Cups.

The Appearance And History Of The Seven Of Cups

Historically, the Seven of Cups has been associated with various concepts and ideas.

Sometimes, it has been seen as a symbol of good luck or fortune.

In others, it has been seen as a representation of temptation or excess.

There was a time when the card was thought to represent the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, envy, lust, pride, and wrath.

Otherwise, the history of the card is not clear.

Let’s go over the appearance of the card in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

On the card, you see there is a man who is standing around seven cups that contain gifts.

Some cups contain jewelry, but others do not include any gifts. Instead, they have dragons and snakes, which are curses.

And you will see clouds around representing this man’s dreams and hopes.

The point of this picture is that you have to be careful with what you wish for because you might get it - and it is not always a positive thing!

Let’s now find out what the Seven of Cups means in a reading.

What The Seven Of Cups Means In A Reading

When the Seven of Cups appears in a reading, it is often a sign that you are facing a decision.

This decision may be difficult, and you may feel torn between different options.

The Seven of Cups represent the other choices before you, and you will need to consider each before deciding carefully.

The Seven of Cups can also represent different aspects of your life, such as your work, relationships, or health.

In this case, the Seven of Cups suggests that you feel overwhelmed by everything you have to juggle.

You may feel like you are spread thin and struggling to keep up with everything.

This is a time to take stock of your situation and see what can be cut back or delegated to others.

The Seven of Cups can also signify that you are in a transition period.

You may be moving to a new city, starting a new job, or ending a relationship.

This is a time of change and upheaval, but it can also be exciting.

Embrace the new opportunities that come your way, and don't be afraid to take risks.

Finally, the Seven of Cups can represent escapism or addiction.

If you have been using substances to face life, it is time to address them and get help.

This is not a sustainable way to live and will only worsen your problems in the long run.

Seek professional help if you feel like you are struggling to control your use of substances.

Now, let’s do some storytelling. But before that, let’s review.

Let’s firstly review the numerological aspect of six.

After the chaos and upheaval that comes with five, balance, cooperation, and communication come with six.

Let’s go back to the story of the new mom.

She experienced guilt and sadness over not enjoying motherhood, and the Five of Cups represented that.

Then she began to reminisce about her childhood hobbies and remembered the past fun times, as the Six of Cups represented that.

She began to think about starting a side hustle that could help her get out of the funk.

And she began to think about perhaps selling her creations since her childhood hobbies involved art.

The mom liked the idea of going back to doing that and even making a business out of it.

However, she also liked the idea of becoming a mom blogger.

She began thinking of other ideas to make money but could not choose one idea. That is the Seven of Cups.

And if you think back, you can also remember how it was for you—not knowing which opportunity to grab.

And yet, all of them looked good, which meant you were facing the shiny object syndrome!

That is a Seven of Cups situation.

What about the Seven of Cups reversed?

The Seven of Cups Reversed

When the Seven of Cups is in reverse, it indicates that you made a choice, are aligned with reality, know your personal values, or are too overwhelmed by choices.

Therefore, it can be either or. After being presented with too many opportunities, it is good to decide on something.

That is when this card reversed is a positive thing.

However, being overwhelmed by choices is a problem!

It causes a lot of anxiety, worry, and stress.

And it can cause you to procrastinate too.

Now that we are onto that let’s go over how you can make the best use of this card in your life.

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How To Apply The Seven Of Cups To Your Life

The bottom line is that you want to be in a position where you can decide.

Therefore, if you are overwhelmed with many choices, whether you don’t know what restaurant you will dine out at or what job opportunity to take since more than one has been presented to you, all of that will overwhelm you.

The best thing to do is to scrutinize everything.

Pick apart each of those choices, and then after carefully doing that, making a decision will be easier too.

That is the best way to utilize this card.

The next one I will go over is the Eight of Cups.