Judgement and Ten of Cups tarot card combinations

Cards combination description

High arcan Judgement and low arcan Ten of Cups combination - a past relationship revived that leads to permanency, whereas in reverse order (Ten of Cups > Judgement) could be marriage reconciliation.

Card 1 - Judgement

This card depicts what one would imagine the last judgment would be, in the various forms that takes in many mythologies. The image in the Judgement card shows women, men, and children who are rising from the grave to respond to Gabriel s trumpet call. Their outstretched arms symbolize that they are ready to be judged by the universe. They are about to meet their creator, their actions weighed, and find out where they will spend the remainder of eternity: in heaven or in hell. The massive tidal wave in the background signify that judgement is unavoidable, and that this judgement will be final. Judgement is ruled by Pluto, who is the underworld s ruler. There are echoes of this card in Death, for they both remind us that everything comes to an end and that a new beginning is coming.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
Six of Cups (past aspects) Temperance (renewal)

Opposing or contradictory cards:
The Fool (new and unknown) The Aces (new beginnings)

Judgement combinations
Judgement is generally quite easy in combination situations, as before a card is shows a past connection that leads to… or following a card may resurrect it, so either can work. As mentioned above, if any of the opposing cards are paired with Judgement it can amplify something from the past that leads to a new beginning (if it comes before) or a new beginning that resurrects something as a result (when following). For me, Judgement almost always takes you back to something. Aside from this…

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Card 2 - Ten of Cups

On the Ten of Cups, there is a couple holding each other while facing a beautiful house and a green garden. Beside them, there are two children playing joyously. The couple is seen holding each other in a loving and romantic embrace, while the children are freely playing. The couple seems to be in a stable relationship, while also blessed with the abundance of a comfortable home and beautiful children. The green land signifies fertility, and the river shows how freely the feelings of the couple are flowing, meaning that their relationship is quite peaceful. Above in the sky, there are ten cups, shaped in an arc, which are meant to symbolize blessings from heaven. The rainbow behind them shows the end of hard times and sorrows, and a new happy life where each and every one of the family will enjoy. The Ten of Cups card depicts ‘having it all .

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
other marriage cards would strengthen that association (see below), Ten of Pentacles (home and family) The Hierophant can also suggest the traditional family unit, Temperance (emotional harmony and balance).     

Opposing or contradictory cards:
Three of Swords (family upheavals) Four of Cups (dissatisfied) Five of Cups (sadness) Five of Wands (lack of harmony)

Ten of Cups combinations
Numerous combinations are possible with regard to serious relationships and marriage so only a few are given below. Some people find it confusing if the Ten of Cups appears in an area they’re not expecting, such as the work area in the Life Spread, but it normally means there will be a connection between the two in some way, or when different areas of life are impacting one another.

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