Ten of Cups as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

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 Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Ten of Cups, that means this person intends to deepen the connection you share. They want you in their life. You give them stability and balance. You exude an aura of trust and respect. They know for a fact that you are someone they can depend on.

The Ten of Cups as intentions means that they intend to keep you by their side for a long time. Being with you makes them feel stable and secure. They are extremely comfortable with you. They trust you implicitly and feel completely at ease in your presence. You are home personified.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ten of Cups is a sign of them intending to enter a serious commitment with you. They foresee a long, happy future with you. They view you as someone with whom fate has linked them. They believed destiny has brought the two of you together. The card is a positive sign of a solid relationship.

For existing relationships, the Ten of Cups represents an intention to love and cherish you deeper. They are happy because you give them the harmony they need. You give them a sense of peace and tranquility. No challenge will ever be more significant than the sense of stability you offer. With you, they believe that everything will turn out okay.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ten of Cups shows that they intend to reconnect with you. They feel bad about ending the connection. They feel they have exhausted all other options in their search for the same level of emotional security and satisfaction they enjoyed in your company.  They realized how much they were at ease with you around. They want to rebuild what’s lost and make up for their shortcomings.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Cups means that this person’s intentions are very clear and positive. They intend to spend the rest of their life with you. They could not stand the thought of you being in someone else’s arms. You are their future. You make them feel genuinely loved. If marriage or moving in together is on your mind, rest assured that your significant other feels the same way.

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Reversed Ten of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Ten of Cups reversed, that means this person intends to learn more about what may be causing tension in your relationship. There are internal and external forces at work. It is possible that the person has unreasonable expectations in mind. Maybe close friends and relatives are interfering as well. Regardless, you need to sort this out before you can feel at peace.

The Ten of Cups reversed as intentions mean that they are counting on you to be there for them in times of great need. They are currently in a hard situation. Without you, they feel like they can’t solve anything. They need you to support them as they deal with this tough time. Relationships can be short-lived if issues like this are ignored or if you dismiss their concerns as signs of being overly possessive.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ten of Cups reversed is a sign of them intending to start a new beginning with you, but they are having some reservations. They feel something is wrong with your connection — a kind of discord that’s preventing the two of you from being harmonious with one another. This is frustrating for your potential partner. They want to finally have you. Addressing these issues is the key to starting a peaceful relationship.

For existing relationships, the Ten of Cups reversed represents an intention to seek common ground with you. They know you are there, but they want you to support them more than ever. The source of this chaotic situation might be other people meddling in your relationship. It will require both of you to work together as one to alleviate your partner’s frustrations and pain. Don’t forget that you’re a team and that working together is better.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ten of Cups reversed shows that they intend to continue walking away from you. They don’t see you in their future. They still feel resentful about the way the relationship ended. They had already made up their minds that you were the one. But the incessant fighting and misunderstanding made them realize that you were not the person who could provide the support they needed.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Cups reversed means that this person’s intentions are shrouded with a lot of questions. A supportive partner is critical in any relationship. The way things are right now, they are having doubts about whether you can assist and support them and the relationship. They want to ensure you can fulfill the role before moving on to the next level. If you want to move forward in your relationship, you need to have an open and honest discussion about your respective expectations and try to find common ground.

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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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