12/24/2025
The Nine of Hearts in Caitlin Egan’s Illuminated Tarot is often called the wish card in cartomancy, symbolizing pleasure, emotional fulfillment, and desire. In this deck, however, the imagery of cups running over suggests not just abundance, but excess.
It can point to overindulgence, emotional overflow, or giving too much of oneself, whether through substances, behaviors, relationships, or the need for validation. This card may reflect cravings, addictive patterns, or staying connected to something that once felt good but is now draining.
Rather than warning against pleasure itself, the Nine of Hearts asks for balance and containment, inviting reflection on whether fulfillment is being nourished or quietly leaking away.