Here we are—the last post in the Four of Cups series for this month. If you missed my previous posts, I’ve included links to them at the end of this post, so check them out. Now, let’s finish up with The Castle. The Four of Cups energy can illustrate that, despite feeling disappointed or disillusioned, you can choose to find the silver lining in your current situation. Remember how the young man in the Four of Cups has three golden cups in front of him but is so caught up in his own daydream that he can’t see the cloud in front of him trying to hand him a fourth golden cup?
Silver Linings
Normally, I don’t like talking about myself, but here I go. Nearly ten months ago, I signed up with a close friend to attend an international tarot-related conference. The opportunity to travel together, explore a new country and culture, and learn more about my favorite passion, tarot, had me dreaming about and eagerly anticipating this amazing trip. We planned to share the largest room in an Irish castle, and I knew I’d be staying with someone familiar whom I could trust. So when she texted me that a serious personal matter would prevent her from traveling with me, my heart sank. I remember that long, loud NOOOOOO that went off in my head like a siren. What about our plan?
Like the young boy in the Four of Cups, all I could see was what could have been and what we said we’d do. What would this trip be like without her? The trip organizer then informed me that we would need to consider reassigning the rooms. Instead of the largest room, I’d have to decide if I wanted a smaller one with a stranger as my new roommate. And to make matters worse, they needed an answer asap! My mind began to spin out of control as I panicked—I want to go on this trip, but do I want to live with someone I don’t know for ten days? How did I feel about that? I was no longer grounded or in the moment. Fear was leading the way. For a short time, I considered canceling too.
Adventure of a Lifetime? I’m Going!
I realized that I was stuck in the Four of Cups, looking down, not up. Thinking about what happened to me, not for me. Grounding myself at the moment, I challenged myself to find the fourth cup. The trip’s organizer could not have been more understanding and accommodating. Given the opportunity to create the trip I wanted, I focused on accepting what that golden chalice would mean to me. When I came back to reality, I realized that for a little extra, I could have my own room.
Suddenly, it was as if that fourth golden cup rose into consciousness and became visible. And a new thought entered my mind—It would be ideal to be alone if I’m not going to be with a good friend. That’s it, I’m going!
So, in a few short weeks, I’ll be traveling to beautiful, green Ireland, staying in a CASTLE, having the adventure of a lifetime. Of course, I’ll tell you all about it when I return. In the meantime, let’s raise a cup to and say YES to the things that allow us to grow, expand, and manifest the lives that we dream of living.
Here’s your challenge:
✨What will YOU say YES to this month?
Remember, there’s a silver lining in every situation! Hit reply if you’d like to share your silver lining story. I’d love to hear about it!
I hope you enjoyed the Four of Cups series.
I’m headed to the castle.✈️ Ever upward!
The Four of Cups series for March:
#3 Grass Roots
(Video) Four of Cups Tarot Card – Imagery, Symbolism, and Meaning
