On the other hand, this can be about saying no for positive reasons. But think also about whether there’s something new or positive you can bring in to this situation to enliven it. If things really are over, well – it’s time to accept and deal with that, you can’t just sit there forever pretending this isn’t happening. It’s time to shift the energy, shake things up a little. Or you losing interest in something you once loved. This might point to a relationship becoming stale. You get the idea! It’s up to you to give things a shake and awaken your imagination – by doing so, you open up new possibilities in your life that can help you get back on track again. Be creative – literally, get out some paints or make a collage or whatever. When you see this card, it’s really up to you.Īdopt an attitude of curiosity. You can sit there being grumpy or bored, accept the way things are just now and feel uninspired. She only has to turn her head to see it – but will she? In a reading… Resembling the Ace of Cups itself, it’s another opportunity, something new. From the side, a fourth cup is offered as if by magic. A lapse in imagination, a lack of curiosity. She has become bored with her own heart, bored with herself. Apparently, she is not interested in what is in them. In Pamela Colman-Smith’s illustration, a girl sits beneath a tree, looking fed up. It’s being apathetic (as in, ‘without feeling’). It represents an emotional inertia, grinding to a standstill. It’s like your heart gives up, you can’t seem to get going or get excited about things.

Not because of obstacles, not for any practical reason that can be solved, but just… stuck.

Reversed four of cups