Aug 16 Aug 16 The Story of Cups Liz Landis Cups, Minor Arcana, Philosophy The Pursuit of Emotional Fulfillment The Hero of Cups is a sensitive young soul. A spark of yearning within compels them to travel west to seek out the companionship of others. They find a kindred soul with whom they share a strong bond and together they form a partnership. Others arrive to celebrate their union and they find themselves surrounded by friends. With the companionship they desired comes a new sense of contentment and inner peace. Their cup is full, but nothing lasts forever. They become complacent and begin to take their comfort for granted. Before they realize it they are alone again, left to mourn over everything they lost, and unable to see past their all-consuming grief. However, a spark of hope from the past reminds them that happiness is attainable if they choose to seek it out and remain true to themselves. They find themselves confronted with many possibilities, but their judgement is clouded by emotion. They seek clarity by leaving their emotional baggage behind and undergoing a journey of self discovery. Along the way, they discover that they can find emotional fulfillment from within. With that lesson learned, they are finally ready to pursue meaningful relationships with others. They find the pure joy and companionship they were always searching for and their cups overflow with love. It is not the end, but a new beginning.