Ten of Cups as Feelings in Love & Relationships (Upright & Reversed)

The Ten of Cups is the card of happiness, homecoming, fulfillment, emotional stability, and domestic harmony. This card shows a loving couple with their arms outstretched, looking out into the rainbow beyond, while their two children laugh and play in the background. This family has everything that they need. They feel loved by each other.  

The Ten of Cups reminds us that there is fulfillment at the end of every cycle. There is a perfect someone out there for you in the Universe. The Universe hears you, and your intentions will be manifested back at you. The World reminds us to be grateful for what we have, while also letting us know that we deserve the best.

Upright Ten of Cups as Feelings

If you are asking about how someone feels about you and you draw the Ten of Cups, it means that this person is feeling loved by you. This person feels the same way. Their love for you is deep, romantic, and companionate, all at the same time. This person knows that they can depend on you for long-term stability, tranquility, and comfort. They believe in you and they trust you. They know that this is a relationship that will last.

This person is also feeling like your relationship is particularly strong and rewarding right now. They feel that you are their forever person. When they are with you, they know that everything will be okay. When they are with you, their life is more stable. They enjoy coming home to you. With you, they can live in bliss and domestic harmony. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ten of Cups means that this person’s feelings towards you are very positive. They have immediately identified you as someone that they could see themselves with in the long term. You fit into their vision of the future. They feel happy when they are with you. You feel familiar to them, perhaps because you are twin flames. They believe that a relationship with you is a relationship that will last. This is a great sign for any budding relationship. 

For existing relationships, the Ten of Cups indicates that this person feels that your relationship is at a very happy place right now. When your partner is with you, they feel so loved and peaceful and at home. They love coming home to you. They believe in you and trust in all that you do. When they are with you, they know that everything is going to be okay, despite all of the challenges that life has to offer. If you are looking to take your relationship to the next level, so is your partner.  

If you are asking about an old flame or an ex’s feelings about you, the Ten of Cups indicates that they are feeling like they want to reconcile. They have realized how much they love you. They feel at ease with you. They see you as an important part of their future. They are dreaming of a reunion with you. If you are wondering whether or not they want to get back together, this is a very positive sign. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Cups is an excellent omen. Your person cannot see a life without you. Whenever they imagine their future, they see you. You offer them comfort and love that they have not experienced before. They are ready to take your relationship to the next level. 

Reversed Ten of Cups as Feelings

When the Ten of Cups is reversed, it means that this person is feeling like there is some chaos in your romantic relationship right now. This can be internal or external. Perhaps there are some relatives or friends around you who are meddling with your relationship. This is very frustrating for your partner. 

Right now, your partner is feeling like they need your support more than ever. They need you to be there for them. They need you more than ever right now, because they are going through so much. Tackle any problems as one unit and you will be able to solve anything that comes up against you. 

For singles and those in new relationships, the Ten of Cups reversed is a sign of feeling like there is discord between you right now. There is something that is causing a lack of harmony that is coming between the two of you. They feel frustrated that this is the case because they truly do like you very much. If you want this relationship to work out, now is the time to talk to each other openly and honestly to see if you can resolve these issues and move forward. 

For those in committed relationships, the Ten of Cups reversed is a sign of feeling like your relationship is suffering from a lack of harmony right now. There may be external forces who are causing chaos in your relationship right now. Perhaps there are some relatives who are meddling with your relationship. This is causing your partner a lot of pain. They need your support right now, more than ever. Remind them that you are one unit and one team, and that you are in this together.  

If you are asking about an ex’s feelings about you, the Ten of Cups reversed means that they do not see a path forward with you right now. They are feeling disappointed and depressed, because your relationship meant so much to them. You are a very important person to them. But your fights and arguments have built up, and it’s hard for them to imagine a way forward right now. If you are wondering about reconciliation or getting back together, it will only be possible if they are convinced that you can have a supportive relationship moving forward. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Cups reversed means that they are feeling like there are still gaps for the two of you to overcome before making a larger commitment. They want to feel at peace in your relationship before moving forward. They want to feel like they are in perfect harmony with you, that you would support them through thick and thin. Now is a good time to talk about your vision for your relationship, and see if you can get on the same page. 

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Ten of Cups represents happiness, emotional fulfillment, and domestic harmony. Where everyone else wants to be, you already are. There is wholeness, harmony, and a sense of belonging here. The Ten of Cups reminds us that we can always count on our loved ones when things get rough. They make life worth it.

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