The INDIAN TAROTS – Ten of Cups

The Ten of Cups expands upon the themes found in the Ace of Cups and roots them in the family. This card illustrates unconditional love and encourages us to seek out peace within this world.

The adults reiterate the ideas first found in the Two of Cups. Together, the adults form a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding. While the Six of Cups was cautious about adult life, the Ten of Cups embraces it as something noble when done with the right mindset. The children in the card reiterate the harmony found in the Six of Cups without the caution of adult life. In this card, the family is bounded by love and affections. There is no division between adult and child life.

Just as the family shows no division between ages, the countryside shows no division between nature and humankind. In the countryside, civilization lives side by side with nature, symbolized by the house in the background. As previously mentioned, this card is about harmony.

What better way to illustrate that harmony than with a rainbow, the symbol of harmony between God and creation. The rainbow is also a symbol of creativity and love, two important themes in the suit of cups. The arrangement of the cups in a semi-circle in the rainbow is an instant callback to the Nine of Cups. Whereas in that card, the cups were artificially arranged on a shelf, in this card, they are supernaturally arranged in a rainbow. Their positions recall the divine origin of the Ace of Cups and reveal the supernatural harmony within the card.

Upright meaning

This card often represents emotional harmony, love, and happiness. It suggests that you’re experiencing a deep sense of emotional connection with others and that your relationships are bringing you joy and fulfilment. The card encourages you to appreciate the love and happiness in your life.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate emotional conflict, disconnection, or a lack of harmony. You may be experiencing tension or conflict in your relationships, or you may be feeling disconnected from loved ones. The card suggests that you may need to work on finding ways to communicate and resolve any issues.