For example, it may symbolize opera as the interaction of a musical system (the orchestra) and a theatrical system (the singers) on an emotional level.
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Fig. 2.6.1 Six of Cups – a system of mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. The feelings of the actors, musicians, and audiences caught up in one unified, interanimating whole.200
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Fig. 2.6.2 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. The circulation and flow of emotions based on a system. A canonized dance in front of an audience.201
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Fig. 2.6.3 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. A rock concert as the circulation of emotions and passions between the audience and the musicians according to a system.202
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Fig. 2.6.4 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. A concert.203
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Fig. 2.6.5 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. A disco.204
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Fig. 2.6.6 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. A sports arena. An arena.205
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Fig. 2.6.7 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. A stadium.206
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Fig. 2.6.8 Six of Cups – the mutual exchange, interpenetration, circulation of feelings, emotions. Theater. Opera. A stage.207
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Seven of Cups
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From a sad confession of yet another Anonymous Maniacs Association gathering:
– … And when the third clip was empty, I suddenly decided to become nice.
Because I finally realized, to my great horror: there aren't enough bullets for everyone!
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"Sevens", according to the Kabbalah, represent harmony, harmonization, eliminating everything that's unnecessary.
Cups are emotions, feelings, and memories.
Accordingly, the Seven of Cups is the harmonization of feelings, getting rid of "unnecessary" "wrong" emotions, the cleansing of negative feelings, emotions, memories.
For example, it may symbolize a confession, repentance, a psychotherapy session, a heart-to-heart chat with a friend, a shower (as a cleansing of negative physical states).
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Figure 2.7.1 Seven of Cups – emotional harmony, getting rid of "unnecessary" "wrong" emotions, the cleansing of negative feelings, emotions, memories. The priest as a spiritual cleanser. The psychotherapist as a trusted companion, a "mirror" that cleanses from negativity.208
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Fig. 2.7.2 Seven of Cups – emotional harmony, getting rid of negative feelings, emotions, memories. The blessing of a Shaivist209.210
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Fig. 2.7.3 Seven of Cups – getting rid of "unnecessary" "wrong" emotions in accordance with a certain model.211
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Fig. 2.7.4 Seven of Cups – harmony of feelings, the cleansing of negative feelings, emotions, memories. A shower. A good mood means washing away a bad one!212
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Fig. 2.7.5 Seven of Cups – harmony of feelings, getting rid of "unnecessary" "wrong" emotions. To forgive, to love yourself.213
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Fig. 2.7.6 Seven of Cups – getting rid of negative feelings, emotions, memories. Self-observation, radical introspection, self-irony.214
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Figure 2.7.7 Seven of Cups – getting rid of "unnecessary" "wrong" emotions, the cleansing of negative feelings, emotions, memories. Hunting for your self. Stalking. To catch, kill and devour the negative emotion within yourself.215
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Fig. 2.7.8 Seven of Cups – getting rid of negative feelings, emotions, memories. Shiva as a paradigm of the process of purifying the psyche. The owl as a symbol of radical introspection.216
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The defining feature of the Seven of Cups – getting rid of "unnecessary" emotional baggage.
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The Seven of Cups (getting rid of "wrong" emotions) is closely related to a reversed Ten of Cups (regret, remorse, "negative" transformation of feelings). Often, in fact, they are mutually interconnected. Therefore, it's easy to confuse a Seven of Cups with a reversed Ten of Cups.
But these are different cards. Both in terms of sign as well as numerical value. To distinguish between them, you should always look at the sign of the card.
