The number 10 indicates that something is over but not finished and about to begin again - completion and perfection.  Cups are associated with love, happiness, relationships, dreams and the emotional pleasures of life.  Traditionally the 10 of Cups symbolizes tranquility, happy family life and achievement of dreams, emotional fulfillment, contentment. 

"You've reached a level of security with your psychic work but nothing's changing or growing anymore.  You know you need to take some risks and move on but you're not feeling quite ready to do it yet." - Gail Fairfield

"Ill-Dignified:  A situation with no perfect resolution.  Learning to live with things the way they are.  Built-in flaws that cannot be removed.  At a distance from family, homesickness.  A grandparent in ill health.  A divorce that hurts both families.  Separation, exits.  A child leaving home.." - Whispering Tarot companion book

"Friendship grows by practicing generosity and the spirit of sacrifice"

Hmm, I think this refers to one very simple fact - hubby and I decided to have a few drinks tonight.  The 10 of Cups are reversed because they are empty.  Nothing major or dramatic about it.

Actually I think it was a time for the two of us to just focus on ourselves and sort of wrap each other in a cocoon - no distractions from outside.  It was an opportunity for us to celebrate the fact that we have a lot of joy and blessings in our lives (even with all the stress and aggravation).  Sometimes it can be so easy to lose sight of the happiness in life because of all the stress and challenges.  Sometimes it's about "things" - the belief that I'll be happy if only I buy this thing.  It might be a book, a car or jewelry.  Especially when it's around Christmas time it can be easy to lose focus and concentrate on what we are giving to others and what we'll receive in return.  I'm as guilty as anyone else.  I can quickly become like a two year old "I want this and I want that".  Afterwards, when the frenzy subsides, I realize that all I've done is add more stuff to my collection.  It's not that I don't appreciate each and every gift I receive.  It's that I know they don't make me any happier in the long run.  They only provide some temporary distractions.

So with all of that said, what does truly make me happy?  The first thing is my hubby.  Our relationship has caused me to grow and expand myself in a number of ways.  Even when we fight (which sometimes seems like all the time) I know we both love each other and can count on each other to be there when things get rough.  My family also brings joy into my life.  Yes they give me a headache sometimes (whose family doesn't), but they also listen when I'm feeling sorry for myself or need to rant or pontificate.  I also love cooking.  I had forgotten how much until my recent bout of unemployment but being home so much has allowed me to reacquaint myself with this lost love.  I enjoy cooking, reading & collecting recipes, looking through cooking magazines and food books.  It's been truly wonderful to have a chance to explore this hobby once again.  Now I only wish I had more people to cook for.