4 of Cups

4 of Cups

Key Words: discontent, dissatisfaction, ennui, boredom, lack of gratitude, depression, resisting change, stagnation, lack of inspiration

Cups represent water, the soul, relationships, emotions, creativity, imagination, friends, family, and receptivity.

Fours act as a container, like a square box, holding the essence of each suit, creating a lack of movement. Not all energy does well in a stable environment and it can turn stagnant.

Water grows stagnant if it doesn’t flow. This wizard has been sitting alone in his office too long. The books and tools that were so exciting and inspiring are now gathering dust. His emotions are dull and heavy, unfit to fuel anything healthy. He needs something fresh and new to wash away his ennui. Luckily, there is a shiny new cup glittering for his attention just behind him, if only he could wrest his eyes away from the cups that are boring him silly.

Don’t be like him. When you find yourself swamped with stagnation, don’t wallow in it. Get up. Go out. Breathe fresh air, fresh ideas. If you can’t get out, at least change your playlist. Music is a great, quick way to get energy moving differently.