Five of Grails
Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism
Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on
Five of Grails signifies difficulty, loss, and the challenges of dealing with that loss. Despite the fact that this card has a strong indication of loss and tribulation, there is a positive aspect that must be considered. Is your cup half full or half empty? Five of Grails represents a lack of fulfillment or non-attainment of expected results. You are feeling disappointed that a situation has not turned out as you had hoped. Instead of moving on, you are wallowing in self-pity and regret about what has been lost. Quickly becoming disillusioned with life and increasingly pessimistic about your future, forgiveness and the ability to recover after emotional loss are necessary. Reflect on what led you to this point and understand what important lessons you can take from the experience, so you will not repeat the same mistakes.
The image for Five of Grails shows five blue, skull-shaped grails (evoking the element of water and the Dia de los Muertos celebration), filled with red blood. The blood suggests her regret is more emotional than financial. Her face is painted with faint blue Dia styled make-up and a look of regret or pain, "mourning" though not surprised, as if this is not the first time.
The two zodiacs here are Cancer and Pisces, signifying an emotional relationship. This relationship could be a lover, parent, or friend who has caused disappointment. This card is an indication to learn from an emotional dissatisfying relationship. Why are you discontented? Try to forgive and move on. Forgiveness is not about forgetting or not allowing yourself to experience the pain, but rather moving past the event and using it as a learning tool to understand and not repeat the behavior.
Zodiac: Cancer, Pisces
Element: Water
Color: Blue