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Graham's booklet says: "Inhabitants of Water Cup Desert gather around a broken cup, but do not allow themselves to feel sad. Instead they view the situation as a minor setback; they know that life is for celebrating, not for lamenting their losses.
Divinitory Meaning: The Nine of Cups represents harmony and emotional stability.
Reverse Meaning: Too sentimental, superficial happiness."
All the cards I drew today have already been covered, but this card really speaks to me at this time and I would like to study it. Nine members of the Water Cup Desert are gathered in companionship. I think it is cool that one of the Two of Cups figures has disengaged from the intensity of a one on one encounter long enough to enjoy the company of the group. Their communal feeling of well being is nearly tangible, and it appears to easily overcome any negativity from the fact that a large cup has been broken. There are even smiles of amusement; an inside joke among the members, perhaps. Bundie, in the Six of Cups, was learning that one must learn to give love in order to receive it. Here, he seems to have come into the reward for his service, standing at the center and surrounded by friends. Perhaps he is reflecting on an earlier time (the RWS Five) when the broken cup would have been his primary focus. Now he feels fulfilled even in the face of loss, and can see the remaining cups spread out for all of them to share.
Divinitory Meaning: The Nine of Cups represents harmony and emotional stability.
Reverse Meaning: Too sentimental, superficial happiness."
All the cards I drew today have already been covered, but this card really speaks to me at this time and I would like to study it. Nine members of the Water Cup Desert are gathered in companionship. I think it is cool that one of the Two of Cups figures has disengaged from the intensity of a one on one encounter long enough to enjoy the company of the group. Their communal feeling of well being is nearly tangible, and it appears to easily overcome any negativity from the fact that a large cup has been broken. There are even smiles of amusement; an inside joke among the members, perhaps. Bundie, in the Six of Cups, was learning that one must learn to give love in order to receive it. Here, he seems to have come into the reward for his service, standing at the center and surrounded by friends. Perhaps he is reflecting on an earlier time (the RWS Five) when the broken cup would have been his primary focus. Now he feels fulfilled even in the face of loss, and can see the remaining cups spread out for all of them to share.