Rupture and Repair

From the Songs for the Journey Home, the Five of Wave Songs (Five of Cups); from the Magic Neko Deck, the Ten of Hearts:

If we fall, we don’t need self-recrimination or blame or anger – we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness to re-commit, to be whole-hearted once again.

— Sharon Salzberg

The Five Cups are symbolic of broken dreams, self-recrimination and anguish. While it's good to reflect on and grieve our loss, we need to be careful that our suffering doesn't become a sinkhole that swallows us. The companion book, since this card shows a butler dropping a tray, offers another angle to consider: create a balance between serving others and taking care of oneself. The issue is not to be more devoted to others but to be concerned about our own well-being too. The Ten of Hearts shows a stargazer watching the night sky. She knows that moments of wonder, curiosity and awe help settle the mind and fill the heart.