Okay, so the other day, I was doing a tarot reading for my friend Sarah. She’s been seeing this guy, Mark, for a few weeks, and things seem to be going pretty well. But you know how it is, sometimes you just want a little extra reassurance that things are moving in the right direction. So, she asked me, “How does Mark feel about me?”
I shuffled the deck, focusing on Sarah’s question, and then I laid out the cards. And guess what card popped up in the feelings position? The 9 of Cups. Now, I’ve been reading tarot for a while, and let me tell you, the 9 of Cups is generally a pretty good card to get. It’s all about satisfaction, contentment, and basically feeling good about things.
So, I told Sarah, “Well, it looks like Mark is feeling pretty darn good about you!” She was like, “Really? Tell me more!”

I explained that the 9 of Cups suggests that Mark is likely feeling emotionally fulfilled in this budding relationship. It’s like, he’s got his emotional cup filled up, and it’s all warm and fuzzy. It suggests a sense of satisfaction and contentment with how things are developing between them.
Now, I did want to clarify a few things for her. When interpreting the 9 of Cups as how someone feels, I usually consider these points:
- Emotional Fulfillment: The person, in this case, Mark, is likely feeling emotionally satisfied and content in the situation.
- Happiness and Joy: There’s a strong sense of happiness and joy associated with the connection. It’s like a warm, fuzzy feeling.
- Wish Fulfillment: In some cases, the 9 of Cups can indicate that the person feels like their wishes or desires are being fulfilled in the relationship.
- Positive Outlook: This card suggests that Mark has a positive outlook on the relationship and its potential.
I also told her that the 9 of Cups can sometimes indicate that someone feels like their wishes are being fulfilled. So, in this context, it could mean that Mark feels like Sarah is fulfilling some of his desires or expectations in a relationship. Maybe she’s making him feel appreciated, loved, or just generally happy. It implies he feels a sense of abundance and that everything he could need is within reach.
But, it’s important to remember that tarot isn’t about predicting the future with 100% accuracy. It’s more about giving us insights and perspectives that we might not have considered. So, I told Sarah that while the 9 of Cups is a very positive card, it’s still important for her to communicate openly with Mark and continue building their connection. The 9 of Cups is a great sign, but it doesn’t replace real-life communication and effort.
In the end, Sarah was pretty happy with the reading. It gave her a little boost of confidence and confirmed what she was already feeling – that things with Mark were going well. She left feeling good, and that’s what matters.
A little update
Just last week, Sarah told me that she and Mark are officially a couple now! They’ve been having a great time together, and she’s really happy. It’s always nice to see things work out, especially when the cards seem to point in the right direction. I guess that 9 of Cups was really onto something! It just goes to show that sometimes, a little bit of tarot magic can help us navigate the ups and downs of relationships.