Seven of Cups Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Seven of Cups from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
Physical or material perfection. Artistic ideals. Aesthetics.
Reversed
Narcissism; undue pride. Vanity.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Success and happiness.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
Fair child; idea, design, resolve, movement.
Reversed
Success, if accompanied by the Three of Cups.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Pain Slight illness. Recovery from illness. Health.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Idea, Sentiment, Reflection, Project
Reversed
Plan, Design, Resolution, Decision.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Calm content
Reversed
boredom, satiety.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
misfortune threatens the family, but love is proof against all trials.