Ah, the Nine of Cups what a sight for sore eyes!

I absolutely love this card. I’ve shown the Rider Waite version because it’s more widely recognised but  it’s the image in the Mythic Tarot deck that I fell in love with so I’ve added that too.
Astrological Reference: Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio
Element: Water

The Mythic Tarot deck sums up the Nine of Cups with a very fitting story. The scene shows the reunion on Psyche and Eros seen entwining and raising  their cups to one another as if toasting a special and tender moment.

Eros and Psyche’s love has endured many trials and tribulations as they’ve journeyed through the mythological stories depicted in the Mythic Tarot deck. They have faced adversity and disapproval but have somehow managed to overcome many challenges and now see each other in true light.

Having seen the best and the worst of each other they have formed a union based on honesty and respect. The strength of their love has even proven powerful enough to win over those who disapproved. The presence of Aphrodite standing beside them and toasting shows that Psyche and Eros now have her blessing.

also, the neatly stacked cups in the foreground almost seem to represent the rewards for their efforts, trophies for their achievements and the foundations upon which this new found contentment is based.

I feel as though the Nine of Cups is offering emotional fulfillment and pleasure. To me this card is a wish card and the  scene is one of joy.

The same essence of contentment and satisfaction are clearly illustrated in the Rider Waite deck too. Here we see what looks to be a health, possibly wealthy and smiling man sitting proudly amongst his ‘trophies’. No cup’s upturned, instead they are orderly and well placed.

The symbolism in Tarot decks is universal and with the Nine of Cups the key point that resonates throughout many decks is fulfillment whether it be within a relationship or any other area in life.

The Nine of Cups is there to remind us, that dreams CAN come true!