![]() ![]() Its other primary significations are a tutor, or a man in anger, possessing vices, the reverse of those good qualities attributed to the card when upright. This card coming out reversed, designates a man of natural light complexion, neither fair nor brown, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes, of an excellent temper, easily imposed upon, credulous, moderately given to love matters, yet addicted to vice and incontinence. Legislation legislator laws decrees code statutes precepts commandments combination institution constitution temperament complexion natural and moral law religious law civil law politics politician natural right right of nations public rights. Honest man honesty probity equity arts and sciences.Ĭonsidered as a man of note or statesman, the synonyms are: The more we struggle to hold on to what is gone, the more we suffer.The primary significations of this card are a blonde man, an advocate and a man of note,but its secondary significations are those attached to the state and legislation.Īs the representative of an individual, this card shows a good, kind-hearted man, of an amorous disposition, rash in his enterprises, and generally hasty and passionate in all his actions.Ĭoming out as a blonde man, it has these synonyms: We who are not Zen masters may not flow quite so lightly with events, but we can learn from this story. Suddenly, the real father appears, and Hakuin willingly yields the child to its parents, accepting loss again. His reputation in the village is ruined, but he accepts this loss and takes tender care of the child for a year. In a story from Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, the master Hakuin is falsely accused of fathering a child. No matter how much we accept intellectually that we must go with the flow, if that flow separates us from what we love, our feelings say, "No!" Loss hurts because it is our emotional resistance to change. Every loss opens new possibilities for growth because every loss initiates change. You may feel discouraged by this card, but it does have a positive side. You may already know what this card represents, but, if not, use it as a warning to help you avoid a loss, or at least reduce its toll. It could be tangible (money, possession, relationship, work), or intangible (dream, opportunity, prospect, reputation). In readings, the Five of Cups can alert you to the possibility of a loss and its associated emotions - sorrow, regret, denial. Later, when he has healed somewhat, he will be able to see all that remains. For now, he cannot acknowledge the two cups that are still standing. ![]() This man is looking only at the overturned cups in front of him. The Five of Cups refers to that time when the pain of a loss is most acute. He so dominates the card that it is hard to look beyond him. On this card, we see a figure draped in black and covered in grief. ![]()
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