Nine of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
A satisfied man sits before a row of nine cups. Known as the wish card, the Nine of Cups is contentment, pleasure and getting what you hoped for.
- Suit:Cups — Water
- Keywords:wishes fulfilled, satisfaction, contentment
- Reversed:unfulfilled wishes, smugness, excess
- Yes or no:Yes
What the card shows
A well-fed man sits with arms crossed, smiling, before nine cups on a draped table.
He has what he wanted.
Upright meaning
Upright, the Nine of Cups is the wish card: satisfaction, pleasure and success. Enjoy it.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, wishes are delayed or satisfaction is only material.
In love and relationships
In love it shows happiness and fulfilment.
In work and money
At work and with money, success and comfort.
As advice
Name your wish clearly — and enjoy what you have.
In Marseille and Thoth
In the Tarot de Marseille the Nine of Cups shows cups in rows. In the Thoth deck the card is Happiness.
Questions to reflect on
- What is my wish?
- What am I already grateful for?
- Is my satisfaction deep or only on the surface?
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Nine of Cups called the wish card?
Because it traditionally indicates that a wish will come true.
Is it a yes?
Yes.