Okay, so I’ve been digging into Tarot cards lately, trying to understand them better. Not just the “fortune telling” stuff, but more like, using them to reflect on myself and situations. Today, I focused on the “4 of Cups” card, and specifically, what kind of person that card might represent. Here’s how it went down:
First, I pulled out my trusty Rider-Waite deck. I’ve been using this one the most because the imagery is so clear. I shuffled the cards, really focused on the question: “What kind of person is represented by the 4 of Cups?” Then, I drew the card.
Of course, it was the 4 of Cups. Sometimes the cards are just that on the nose, you know?
I laid the card out on my table and just stared at it for a while. You know, that guy sitting under the tree, looking all grumpy and ignoring those cups being offered to him? Yeah, that guy.
My initial thought was, “Okay, this is someone who’s withdrawn, maybe a bit apathetic.” Like, they’re not really engaged with what’s going on around them. They might be feeling bored, or even disillusioned.
I grabbed my notebook and started jotting down some keywords:
- Withdrawn
- Apathetic
- Bored
- Introspective(Maybe)
- Discontent
- Missing opportunities
Then I tried to imagine someone I know who fits that description. It’s tricky, because we all have our moments of being withdrawn, right? But I was thinking about someone who consistently acts like this.
I thought about a friend of a * person had many opportunites in his life,but always focused on the bad sides of the offer.
Finally,he refused many “good things”.
Then I spent some time journaling about it. I asked myself some questions like:
- Have I ever felt like the person in the 4 of Cups? When?
- What might cause someone to feel this way?
- Is this person necessarily “negative,” or could there be a deeper reason for their withdrawal?
What I came with
It’s not always a “bad” thing. Sometimes, we need to withdraw and reflect. Maybe this person is going through a period of introspection, trying to figure out what they really want. Maybe they’re rejecting things that don’t align with their values, even if those things seem “good” on the surface.
But, on the other hand, it could also be a sign of someone who’s stuck in a rut, unable to see the good things in their life, or afraid to take chances. It’s all about context, I guess.
So, that was my little Tarot experiment for the day. It’s definitely not a definitive answer, but it gave me some food for thought. I think the 4 of Cups person is a reminder to check in with ourselves and make sure we’re not missing out on opportunities because we’re too focused on what’s not there, instead of what is.
