Minor Arcana · Cups
Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
- celebration
- friendship
- joy
- gathering
Three of Cups upright
The Three of Cups is the joy of friendship and of toasts lifted together. You are being nourished by your people. Let the celebration be simple; the community itself is the gift.
Three of Cups reversed
Reversed, the Three of Cups hints at gossip, exclusion, or celebrations that ring hollow. Choose the company that honours your wholeness, not only your highlight reel.
How to read Three of Cups
Three of Cups belongs to the suit of Cups. The suit of water: love, emotions, friendship and intuition.
Threes bring growth, teamwork and first results.
Upright, let its keywords guide the reading: celebration, friendship, joy, and gathering.
Reversed, the same themes are usually blocked, delayed or turned inward. Read the reversed meaning above with that in mind.
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