The essential meanings of this Minor Arcana card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

Upright: The Seven of Cups upright represents imagination, choices, and possibly illusion. You may have many options or dreams before you – so many that it's overwhelming or hard to tell what's real. This card invites creative thinking and envisioning possibilities, which can be exciting, especially for brainstorming or artistic projects. However, it also warns to be careful of wishful thinking and to ground your visions in reality. Upright, it suggests that while it's great to dream big, you’ll eventually need to make a clear choice or prioritize, as not every shiny option will materialize or be good for you.

Reversed: The Seven of Cups reversed typically means gaining clarity and narrowing down choices. The haze of too many options is lifting, and you might be ready to pick one realistic path. It could also indicate that illusions or distractions are being eliminated – you see the truth of a situation that was confusing before. In another sense, if you’ve been stuck in daydream mode, this card in reverse nudges you to wake up and commit. On the flip side, it might warn of a tendency to be overly critical or pessimistic now (swinging from too dreamy to too practical). Aim for a balance: use your imagination but also trust facts and your intuition to guide you to the best choice.

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The secrets of this card for heart, mind and soul.

Love: The heart wanders through a dreamscape of possibilities, tempted by illusions of love in many forms. This card warns of indecision, romantic fantasies, or the need to discern between true connection and fleeting desire. Not every cup before you holds what it seems—choose with wisdom.

Career: Many opportunities glitter before you, but which is real and which is illusion? This is a time for careful decision-making in career matters, for not all choices lead to fulfillment. Beware of distractions, and let clarity guide you toward the path that truly serves you.

Spirituality: The seeker stands at the crossroads of dreams and truth. This card speaks of visions, spiritual distractions, and the challenge of navigating through illusion. Trust your inner wisdom to guide you toward true enlightenment rather than fleeting fantasies.