Cup dream meaning is explained below using 25 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin
A cup in a dream also denotes exposing hidden secrets.
A filled cup in a dream represents a pregnant woman, if the water disappears in the dream, it means that she will give birth to a new child.
A broken glass in a dream means death.
A broken glass in a dream also signifies the death of one’s wife.
If one sees himself carrying a glass of water, then if the glass falls and breaks, while the water remains in his hand in the dream, it means that his wife maydie soon after giving birth to a new son.
If the glass does not break and the water is spilled in the dream, it means that she will live and the newborn will die.
A cup in a dream also represents a housekeeper, or it could mean money.
The substance of a cup in a dream is interpreted the same way as that of a woman. Eating a glass cup in a dream means suffering adversities.
(Also see Drinking, Mug)
Interpretation 2 — Zolar
breaking a: death of an enemy.
broken, a: your opponent would rather die than you have power over him.
chalice, drinking from a: you require others to suffer for you to gain pleasure.
china, a: expected appointment wil be delayed.
drinking from a: good times are coming.
gold: advancement in own affairs.
many drinking from a: your health depends upon its contents.
dropping to the floor: your newfound vitality wil be short-lived.
having an empty: spiritual consciousness wil fil it up.
elegant: fortune in love affairs.
overflowing, an: favorable, cheerful rule of the heart.
receiving a, as a gift: one you regard highly wil improve your life.
seeing a: a friendly visitor.
Interpretation 3 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The state of a cup in a dream is a reflection of how well you are attending to this aspect of life.
The sharing of a cup is a powerful symbol of connection and unity and may be reflected in a dream as well.
Interpretation 4 — Pamela Ball
An offering is being made which the dreamer would do well to identify. Often the feminine is offering an opportunity from the unconscious.
2- Intuitively, if we arc open to the more feminine side, we are able to both give and receive help and assistance.
3- The feminine awareness of the draught of life, immortality and plenty is intuitively and sensitively used.
Interpretation 5 — Theresa Cheung
Interpretation 6 — Martha Clarke
If it is a porcelain cup, you will enjoy peace and tranquility; but a plastic cup will bring economic difficulties, and the conflicts will torment you. A full cup is a sign of unexpected earnings; empty, of bad luck, and broken, of familial disagreements.
Interpretation 7 — Ariadne Green
A coffee mug signifies that you are ready to communicate with someone important to you.
A plastic-coated party cup may point to your readiness to cxpenence joy and the celebration of life.
A broken or chipped cup may represent internal damage that makes it difficult to fulfill your desires.
Interpretation 8 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
If your cup runneth over, then this dream symbolizes that you are thriving in prosperity.
If your cup is empty, then this dream either symbolizes that you are feeling empty or available to receive.
See Chalice.
Interpretation 9 — Garuda
A broken cup: you will break up with a friend or a loved one.
Depth Psychology: A cup might be a sign of your sexual needs or your need for friendly companionship.
See Container, Mug, Vessel.
Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous
An ordinary teacup or mug for instance focuses on mundane matters and – for a woman – her feelings about domestic concerns. In a man’s dream the emphasis is more likely to be on his feelings about his wife, family and happiness.
Interpretation 11 — myjellybean
A decorated or fancy cup foretells that you can avoid social embarrassment by heeding the advice of a loyal friend.
Interpretation 12 — Versatile - Anonymous
The cup has much of the symbolism of the chalice, indicating a receptive state which accepts intuitive information.
Interpretation 13 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 14 — Versatile - Anonymous
The cup often signifies happiness or joy.
Interpretation 15 — Klaus Vollmar
See Pitcher, Chalice. According to psychoanalysis, a symbol of female sexuality.
See Mug, Beaker, Goblet.
Interpretation 16 — Cafer-i Sadik
Interpretation 17 — Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 18 — Betty Bethards
If overflowing you are attuned to divine love; if empty you are walling self off from love energy, life force within.
Interpretation 19 — Tony Crisp
Interpretation 20 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 21 — Margaret Hamilton
The cup of worldly pleasure, the lord’s cup of regeneration, etc.
Interpretation 22 — Pagan - Anonymous
An empty cup indicates money going out.
Interpretation 23 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
Interpretation 24 — Patrica Telesco
Interpretation 25 — Dream Meanings Anonymous