Minor Arcana Tarot Cards

three of cups

Three of Cups — Community, Celebrations, and Friendships

Have you been stressed with work, and life has started to feel monotonous and soulless? Then your perspective towards life is going to change soon. You are soon going to be a part of a celebration. It could be either a wedding, a reunion, a birthday, or a festival. Expect to receive invitations for an event.

You are soon receiving an opportunity for a much-needed break from your work. You may find yourself meeting old friends and spending time with them. Having people you can talk to, lean on, and connect with can help you feel less alone in tough times and provide a crucial support system.

Here’s What This Card Is Trying to Tell You:

  • Nurture Connections: If you have felt disconnected or lonely lately, it's time to take initiative and reach out to your friends. Try to spend quality time with people who uplift and support you. Your relationships can be a source of joy and strength in tough times.
  • Celebrate Your Wins: The universe is telling you to celebrate your efforts. It does not matter whether you achieved the expectations you set out for yourself or not. After all, your value isn't tied to the result, but to the person you are becoming through the process.
  • Nourish Your Spirit: When you are emotionally fulfilled, you lift those around you. When you respect yourself, you influence others to do the same.

Three of Cups Tarot Card: Symbols and Meaning

At first glance, three women raise their cups for a joint toast. Their bare feet and flowing robes represent a carefree spirit. They seem to be fully alive in the present moment and enjoying their dance. It is clear that this is a card of indulgence and enjoying the earthly pleasures.

The Three of Cups Tarot Card — Celebrating with Friends

The Three of Cups is about celebrating and having a fun time with your friends. At the same time, it’s also about feeling supported and being understood by your community. You are also being invited to be a part of others' success and celebrations. With a strong sense of community, you can feel supported in both good and bad times. It’s time to appreciate and be grateful for the people who have supported your journey. It also represents completion of a meaningful goal through teamwork and collaboration.

What Is the Three of Cups Tarot Card Trying to Tell You?

Even though it is a fleeting moment, enjoying the moment of happiness and success while it lasts is important. Only when the success is celebrated with the community does it lead to true happiness. It's about finding support in your inner circle and being there for them in return.

Symbols and What They Mean- The Three of Cups Tarot Card

  • Three Women: The three women are symbolic of the power of collective efforts and community. All women are wearing robes of different colours. Symbolising, even though they are different individuals with unique emotions and ideas, they are coming together in harmony.
  • Cups Raised in a Toast: Raising the cups is a clear sign of celebration and a collective achievement. This gesture is symbolic of shared joy and mutual respect.
  • Grapes and Fruit: The garden of flowers and ripe fruits represents the earthly pleasures.
  • Flower Wreaths: The hair of all three women is graced with flower wreaths. Wreaths are a symbol of success and victory. Your success is well deserved, and now it is time to reward your efforts.

How does the Three of Cups Tarot Card Help in Prediction?

Now that we understand the symbolic meaning of this card, let's look at how this card can help you make predictions. You must be in touch with your intuition to make predictions from this card. Beyond the literal meaning of symbols, what does this card spark in your intuition? And how does it make you feel? It's also important to consider how the other cards in a reading relate to this card.

Overall, the three of cups is a card that indicates joy, security, and happiness from communities. After all, we are social animals; this card is asking you to increase your circle, and rather than focusing on building one-on-one relationships, like the two of cups suggested, now it is time to expand your social boundaries. It's time to make new friends, join new groups and teams. Right now, you will feel included and part of the group.

If you draw this card in the 'you now' position, joining new groups or reconnecting with your old groups will give you a sense of security and happiness.

If this card comes out as a 'blockage card', then you're using parties and social events as a distraction from your thoughts and feelings. Intentionally set out time to sort out your feelings.

Three of Cups (Upright) — Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Three of Cups

It's time to take a break from your daily routine. This card represents a reunion with old friends, relatives, or loved ones. And spending quality time with them. If you have been socially isolating yourself, it will change. You are healing your past wounds and vibrating at the frequency of healing. You are connecting with new people and enjoying your social network. Opportunities are going to come your way to join new groups. This card focuses on building a community and

It's time to reevaluate your relationships with your groups. And how you feel and relate to the group, and in general with others and the outside world. Are you feeling comfortable or anxious in your groups?

Love and Relationships (Upright)

In a relationship reading, this card is telling you to take a laid-back approach towards your romantic relationships. Rather, focus on simply enjoying the company of your friends. If you are single, you can expect to meet new people through social gatherings. If you are in a relationship, you can expect to attend an important event with your partner.

Finance (Upright)

You will achieve your financial goals, bringing stability to your finances. You are happy and content with your current financial standing. With this newfound stability, you are now spending on your social life. Whether it's planning a trip with friends, going out for dinner, or attending a concert. Enjoy your success with friends and family, and ensure your wealth lasts by being responsible.

Career (Upright)

You may have to attend many meetings, events, or seminars for work. It is a collaborative energy where you'll have to meet with many new people. You can also plan new marketing or community-building strategies for your business. To build a business, you need shared efforts, teamwork, and the collective support of consumers. You can expect your product to do well as it is now receiving positive customer feedback and support. If you have been thinking of bringing in new people to the team or collaborating with another business, then it is a very favourable time.

If you're working, you might feel a very positive environment in your office, and you are receiving support from your colleagues and seniors. You may need to work together with other departments to complete projects successfully.

Health (Upright)

Your social life is having a very positive impact on your physical and mental health. You are receiving positive support from your community. If you have been dealing with an illness, you will soon recover and celebrate your good health. Three women on the card coming together is also symbolic of your mind, body, and spirit being in a state of alignment.

Three of Cups (Reversed) — Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Three of Cups Reversed

In reverse, this card suggests that you deliberately choose peace over noise. Even with your friends, you may feel that the connection is surface-level. At the same time, you feel empty and lonely on the inside. The joy and fulfilment you once felt in these communities is now replaced with a sense of feeling disconnected. It's a sign that you must take a step back and focus on your hobbies and interests before reconnecting with others.

This feeling of isolation is pointing towards something deeper. It's a sign that you are growing as a person. You are no longer willing to shrink yourself to fit in old groups. This may cause conflict between you and your long-term friends, as your ideas and values no longer align with theirs. Sometimes, to walk on the path of personal development, you must let go of old connections that no longer align with your evolved self.

On the other hand, the reversed three cups advise you not to overindulge in gossiping or partying. Your friends might be acting as a negative influence and may encourage you to follow these habits.

Love and Relationships (Reversed)

This card signifies something unusual about your relationship when reversed in a love reading. Probably a third person is involved, or your partner is already in a relationship with someone else. You'll probably need to consider other cards as well for confirmation. However, you are also letting the opinions of others affect the quality of your relationship. Instead, try to stay away from gossip or giving weight to others' opinions about your relationships. Trust your judgment and intuition in this situation.

Finance (Reversed)

Three of Cups reversed is a clear sign of financial stress. Oftentimes, due to overspending on your social life. If you've been spending a lot on parties and events recently, it's time to keep a check on your finances. You should take this card as a warning not to spend more money than you can afford. It's easy to get carried away while having fun, but losing track of your finances will only cause stress later.

Career (Reversed)

This card signals a toxic work environment. You may feel left out at work and struggle to collaborate. It's best not to get caught up in these conflicts as they will only harm your reputation in the long run. If you plan on running a marketing campaign, you may have to face delays or cancellations. You will find it hard to bring your team on the same page in your business. It might feel as if your team is more interested in their personal goals instead of working together to achieve a shared vision.

Health (Reversed)

When reversed, this card suggests that you are in toxic social circles. Or your surroundings are negatively influencing your mental health. It can lead to feeling lonely due to a lack of social support. You may have to face criticism and harsh judgment from your friends, which is making you doubt your potential and is messing with your mental health. You may have fallen prey to your friend circle's negative pressures and influences. You are excessively indulging in your social circle and attending too many parties.

Three of Cups Tarot: One Card Pull

It is a quick and straightforward type of tarot reading, where you ask a question and then draw a single card from the deck for guidance. A single card can give a definitive 'yes' or 'no' answer. Let's understand what drawing this card in a single card pull means.

  • Upright: The answer to your question is most likely a 'yes'. You can expect to have positive results in terms of building social relationships. Regardless of the situation, things will work out in your favour, leading to celebration and joy.
  • Reversed: The answer to your question is a 'no'. You are unable to reach your goals due to conflicts in your relationships. You must first resolve them and achieve harmony in your personal life before moving ahead.

Three of Cups Tarot Card for Timing

Predicting the timing of an event with tarot requires an in-depth analysis of the card spread. On its own, this card is associated with the time frame of a few months. You can expect the event to happen during a celebration, or you are already gathered with your family and friends for a joyous celebration. When the event occurs, it will add to your joy and fulfilment. This card is not about predicting an exact date of an event; instead, it tells more about the circumstances surrounding the event.