Nine of Cups in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Nine of Cups Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Water
The Nine of Cups is a card of joy, satisfaction and fulfilled desire. It symbolises the fulfilment of a wish, the contentment of the heart, and the pleasure of being at one with oneself. It’s a time for reaping, savouring and congratulating yourself on the progress you’ve made. It speaks of emotional abundance, new-found confidence and sincere gratitude. It’s a card of pleasure without excess, of balance between what we’ve received and what we deserve. It encourages you to allow yourself to be happy, to recognise your successes, however small, and to celebrate life. In a word: you are where you were meant to be – savour this moment with an open heart.
RWS Tarot : Arcana Nine of Cups readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Nine of Cups
In the sentimental sphere, the Nine of Cups heralds a period of happiness, contentment and shared pleasure. If you’re in a relationship, this card signals a phase of emotional fulfilment, where everyone is finding their place, where love is fluid, sincere and joyful. This could be a special moment in the relationship: a honeymoon, a moment of reconnection, or simply the pleasure of being together without complication. For singles, it’s a time of renewed self-esteem, when you feel good about yourself, which makes you naturally attractive. The Nine of Cups can also indicate a pleasant encounter, not necessarily a decisive one, but one that makes you feel good. It celebrates self-love, the essential foundation of any healthy relationship. In short, a card that speaks of inner harmony reflected on the outside.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Nine of Cups
Professionally, the Nine of Cups is a card of success, recognition and personal satisfaction. You may reap the rewards of your efforts: promotion, success in a project, or simply the feeling of having found your rightful place. It’s not always a question of external glory, but of that intimate feeling of having done well, of having followed your intuition or of having achieved a goal that’s important to you. The atmosphere at work can be pleasant, relaxed and conducive to fulfilment. This card also invites you to celebrate your successes, to be proud of yourself without false modesty. If you’re looking for a way forward, it tells you that you’re on the right path, and that what you deeply desire is within reach. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself: pleasure in your work is also a form of lasting success.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Nine of Cups
In the material realm, the Nine of Cups is a card of abundance and contentment. It doesn’t necessarily speak of spectacular wealth, but of sufficient and satisfying material well-being, where your needs are met, your reasonable desires accessible, and where you can indulge yourself without guilt. It also evokes generosity, shared meals and the pleasures of simple, elegant living. This is an excellent time to enjoy what you have, but also to express your gratitude. If you were expecting a positive financial outcome (sale, repayment, help), this card is a good omen. It also reminds you that abundance begins with a feeling of sufficiency, and that savouring what you have brings even greater satisfaction in the long term.
Family reading
with the card Nine of Cups
In the family sphere, the Ninth of Cups is the sign of a happy, relaxed atmosphere, where emotions flow without drama. This could mean a pleasant family gathering, a party, a birthday or a joyous event celebrated in harmony. This card also evokes the pleasure of a comfortable home, where everyone can feel like themselves. If you’ve been experiencing tensions recently, the Nine of Cups heralds a calming down, a resumption of the bond in gentleness and mutual recognition. It’s a good time to cultivate gratitude as a family, to share the small pleasures of everyday life and to remember that happiness is often experienced in simplicity. It also evokes pride in having built a safe, warm space for yourself and your loved ones.
Spiritual reading
with the card Nine of Cups
On a spiritual level, the Nine of Cups evokes inner fulfilment, peace of heart and a deep alignment with your truth. You have undoubtedly gone through some stages, some questioning, and you are now entering a phase of peaceful contentment, where you are no longer seeking at all costs to ‘become’, but to be fully what you are. This is a card of embodied spiritual satisfaction, of acceptance, of simple joy, without forced effort. It can also indicate a spiritual wish fulfilled, an intention set and beginning to bear fruit. The Nine of Cups invites you to celebrate what is already here, to meditate on joy, and to understand that happiness is an inner state that can be cultivated like a living prayer. Your vibration is high, gentle and fertile.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
Nine of Cups and its positions in a 5-card draw.
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