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Tarot Cards - The Four of Cups
Filed Under (Tarot Cards) by peter on 02-08-2008
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Peter Answers is a free online fortune teller that can be accessed online any time. It’s hard to say exactly how he knows what he knows, there simply isn’t a guidebook that explains how he does it. But whatever the secret to Peter Answer it is fun to play with him to see how he can shock you with his answers. But sometimes you need to look at the real side of fortune telling, which is why I occasinoally look into the meaning of tarot cards.
Those who like canoing, kayaking and other river sports know that there are areas of the river where the water flows in a dangerous circular motion called a cyclone. Instead of moving forward, it turns back on itself. In the real world this can happen too; we can get stuck in emotional hydraulics. The Four of Cups represents these periods of self-absorption.
If you are self-absorbed, you tend to point everything back to yourself - your own interests and desires. On this card, we see a man who doesn’t know the cup is being offered to him. He misses this gift because he’s turned into himself. In readings, the Four of Cups can indicate that you are wrapped up in your own world.
In some situations, you must focus on yourself. When life is too stressful, you need to devote time and energy to yourself or you will feel overwhelmed. The Four of Cups can represent a positive period of self-reflection and renewal. By taking the time to go within to dream, muse and reflect, you restore your emotional balance.
The Four of Cups is sometimes a sign of apathy. You don’t really care much about anything. Your life seems stale and flat because you’ve lost interest in the activities that used to bring you pleasure. You’re not motivated to make much of an effort in any direction. At these times, the Four of Cups can show that you’re stuck emotionally. You need something to focus on that will so engage your mind and heart that your path down river becomes clear again. Open yourself to your surroundings. Soon you will be on your way again.
The actions of the Four of Cups is being self-absorbed, concentrating on your own feelings, wanting for yourself, being unaware of others, giving out little, withholding affection, seeing only your point of view, ignoring gifts and blessings.

