The "Fours" in the Tarot Deck are cards
that begin to define situation and set relevant boundaries. These incorporate
order and structure (but not repression of expression or self-discovery).
In the case of the Four of Cups those boundaries are of a mental/emotional
nature and concern self-examination of how and why we feel the way
we do, and what - exactly - we hope to achieve. Some popular decks
(such as
the Rider-Waite and Robin
Wood Decks) illustrate a lone figure in a contemplative
pose on the 4 of Cups. However, other decks, for example, the Elemental
Tarot illustrates
completely different symbolism - indicating the
claustrophobia and uncertainty surrounding the feelings surrounding
this issue.
This card may appear as a suggestion that the sitter/seeker dedicate
the necessary time to identifying and resolving his/her conflicting
emotions about the issue before trying to resolve it: Perhaps the real
issue has not yet becaome clear, and it is important that it is fully
recognised and understood.
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