Seven of Grails
Upright: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion
Reversed: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices
Seven of Grails indicates the images in your mind must be dealt with not only in your dreams but in the world of reality. Be careful of wishful thinking or illusions. Seven of Grails is a dreamer who is able to see beauty and excitement, but also fear. If you are unable to let go of fear and overcome it, you will never be able to move forward and make those dreams a reality. Oftentimes this card shows choices and plans that have little or no basis in the real world. There is a risk of illusion. Protect yourself against unclear or wishful thinking. Avoid intoxication and escapism. Temptation is associated with Seven of Grails. This card can be a mixed blessing: some cups/grails hold a snake or demon. Be careful what you wish for, as you may just get it at a price.
Seven of Grails is a complex and very symbolic image. The blue, skull-shaped grails offer up positive and negative images, as they arise from the various grails: snake (wisdom), Aztec design tower (stability), and laurel wreath (victory), Aztec coins/treasure (abundance and wealth). These are fairly standard tarot images. Images that are not typical are the heart, which represents the companion, is usually depicted by a human head. The top figure of an Aztec glyph symbol of the "centered" Eye or Third Eye replaces the typical shrouded figure and represents the need for illumination. The dragon is replaced with a lion or cougar indicating supernatural forces.
The zodiac symbol of Scorpio painted on her forehead is representative of her mind and need for illumination. Scorpio always searches for truth and the meaning of life in all its different aspects. This water element card indicates an emotional personality who feels things deeply.
Zodiac: Scorpio
Element: Water
Color: Blue