Nine of Cups - Meaning of Nine of Cups in Tarot Cards

The man on The Nine of Cups reminds of the cat who ate the canary. Now, a canary is a pet strictly off limits to hungry felines. Any cat that manages to catch one is going to feel pretty smug about it. This is the feeling tone of The Nine of Cups - pure indulgence and self satisfaction. At the physical level, The Nine of Cups is a sign of delight in all the senses : sights, sounds, tastes and feelings. This card encourages you to seek out pleasure and enjoy your body in every way. You can commune with the natural world as well - the body of Mother Earth. She, too, delights in sharing her abundance.

At the personal level, The Nine of Cups indicates contentment with the way things are. Notice how the man is seated confidently with his arms folded and a smile on his face. He has everything he wants and couldn't be happier about it. He can be seen as a proud man who wants to show off his success to everyone. A person with The Nine of Cups indulges in a little smugness and enjoys the situation just as it is. Such a person feels pleased as punch. He often seems to be getting the results he hoped for. Such a person feels all is well with the world and is usually content and satisfied. This keeps him happy, relaxed and away from stress.

Sometimes, its wonderful to sit back and revel in the knowledge that all is right with the world. But, here is a word of caution. You may be tempted to indulge yourself at the cost of someone else. This may feel great at the time, but sooner or later the feathers around your mouth will be discovered, and regret will set in. Pursuit of pleasure without regard to consequences is never satisfying in the long run. This card can be associated with experiencing luxury like savoring a delicious meal. A person with The Nine of Cups always appreciates art in any form. He is always interested in making love and experiencing beauty around him. A person with The Nine of Cups enjoys physical exertion.

In many Tarot traditions, The Nine of Cups is known as The Wish card. It shows your wish will come true. A wonderful prospect, but remember your fairy tale lessons. You must be sure you know what you really ant and accept the responsibilities that go with your wish. If that is the case, then enjoy good fortune. A person with The Nine of Cups achieves what he desires. Such a person always obtains his goals and gets what he thinks he wants. Dreams always come true for a person with The Nine of Cups. The following can be very closely associated with The Nine of Cups :

• Wish Fulfilment
• Satisfaction
• Sensual pleasure