The 7 of Cups is a sign that things may not be all that they seem, or that your current reality seems a bit foggy and confusing. Indeed, this card often heralds confusion and a lack of clear direction, as it depicts a figure contemplating seven different cups floating above them in the sky, each one holding a gamut of outcomes, ranging from the lovely to the diabolical.

Like this figure, you may be struggling to figure out which cup to reach for, while also uncertain which cup will actually lead to a positive outcome, or if it is only a red herring, or will lead you to something much worse. You may feel that you have too many options in front of you without enough information to make a clear decision. Since the cups represent our emotions and intuition, you may feel especially ‘off’ about the problems in front of you, and lack the necessary clarity to make a decision.

Generally, it is best to hold off on making any important decisions for the time being, and waiting until better clarity arrives. However, if you do not have the luxury of waiting, then you must follow your intuition for the best outcome.