Ten of Cups

The number ten in numerology is 9 plus 1 since the numbers only reach 9. Therefore we go back to the first number which possesses all possibilities and is infused with energy to burn. The mind is capable of creative inspiration, thus the joy of life is the image we see for the 10 of cups. Lots of cups are shown with rainbows above and around a happy family comprised of a boy and girl who actually get along. The father and mother appear to be still romantically linked and a house appears, surrounded by green (growth) in both decks.

The number 1 also implies an independent attitude and the need for attainment. We see a strong father figure that guides and allows others their personal goals to be fulfilled, qualities of a good leader.

The 10 of cups indicates that joy is within reach within a relationship. Harmony and peace is within easy reach. When this card appears it indicates that one should appreciate a partner, marriage, work situation or friend(s). If this card is reversed, it may be that you are ignoring your own pathway or that idealizing a happy ever after future is preventing you from moving on.

This heavenly state implies that as readers we are able to ask our querent questions as to what makes for a happy life. Most people have fleeting episodes of happiness or will never reach that state. They are vulnerable to negative emotions and seem to attract negative experiences much more often while others are empowered and have the courage to accomplish more. Fear runs most of the world and becomes a motivator for many threatening events. The world looks hazardous and threatening all of the time. The ability to transcend these rigid positions is the gateway to success.

Living in the present and being resilient to ups and downs is not as easy as it should be. One's consciousness can be lifted with an understanding of one's life view but the process can be a life long attainment. Many older adults seem to have an attitude of unconditional love because they no longer see themselves as victims. Emotionalism gone rampant is often a genetic condition which requires constant attention while some do not experience the emotional ups and downs as violently.

This card brings up many facets of how love and joy are conditioned by society, family and relationships. Exploring these may take time.

Emotional Fields

David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., has studied the emotional make-up of thousands of people at the Institute of Advanced Spiritual Research and has defined a range of emotional values from extreme misery to perfect peace. He has assigned a level for seventeen types of consciousness. As humans we may experience some of the negative levels periodically but we have an average level of consciousness. During a life time one can evolve up the ladder but one life time can be too short to make huge leaps. We are hindered by society, family, genetic make-up, friends and the experiences we attract. Some teachings speak of a karmic pattern that must be worked on throughout a life time. Such experiences as cancer, a bad accident or certain spiritual teachings may be a way of resolving some of the 'purposes' we have created to resolve some issues. When a cancer patient is asked whether his condition changed his attitude towards life the answer is always “yes.”

The colored Map of Consciousness below shows what the Institute has devised. The yellow level across the middle is the average level that we in the US attain. Dr. Hawkins teaches that those who fall below the average level by more than two levels are too resistant to change. Allow them to wallow in their misery as this life has lessons for them and we should not interfere. We can, however, point out ways to overcome certain problems but should not attempt to 'fix' them.