Rede Seeker
We've looked at the 7, 8, and 9 of Cups as separate cards. As a trio I get a choice-vibe.
Seven of Cups - a choice is to be made; how do we choose?
Eight of Cups - a choice has been made and that choice is action to attain one's heart's desire
Nine of Cups - a choice is needed again, but of a different nature; the lady succeeded in her quest (eight of cups) but overflowing success and satisfaction can be intoxicating; with so much available to you, which cup to you drink from?
I see the seven and nine in opposition. In the seven, the lady chooses from a place of Wisdom; she is an active part of the choice process;and there is diversity among the cups she may choose from. In the nine, the lady has her wealth horded and stored, yet it continues to overflow, however the cups are all the same - no balance of offerings, no diversity from which to choose. Now she is separated from the bulk of her choices, however she retains the chalices over her most vulnerable chakras - root, heart, and crown. She can still act from a place of Wisdom. The seven chooses in the light of day; the nine chooses under cover of night - the conscious and subconscious. Check out the ladies' faces. Peace in the seven; a awkward smile in the nine.
This reinforces the passion-vibe of the eight of cups.
Seven of Cups - a choice is to be made; how do we choose?
Eight of Cups - a choice has been made and that choice is action to attain one's heart's desire
Nine of Cups - a choice is needed again, but of a different nature; the lady succeeded in her quest (eight of cups) but overflowing success and satisfaction can be intoxicating; with so much available to you, which cup to you drink from?
I see the seven and nine in opposition. In the seven, the lady chooses from a place of Wisdom; she is an active part of the choice process;and there is diversity among the cups she may choose from. In the nine, the lady has her wealth horded and stored, yet it continues to overflow, however the cups are all the same - no balance of offerings, no diversity from which to choose. Now she is separated from the bulk of her choices, however she retains the chalices over her most vulnerable chakras - root, heart, and crown. She can still act from a place of Wisdom. The seven chooses in the light of day; the nine chooses under cover of night - the conscious and subconscious. Check out the ladies' faces. Peace in the seven; a awkward smile in the nine.
This reinforces the passion-vibe of the eight of cups.