Three of Cups
The Three of Cups appears when we need people.
Considered the card of friendship, the Three of Cups reminds us of how important our community is. Life is hard, and we can’t go it alone.
When the Three of Cups appears, you’re asked to reach out to your friends, make new ones, or expand your people power.
The momentum of connection could stem from a variety of needs. You could focus on a project that benefits from collaboration. Other people’s insights and connections could help you create something magnificent or give you a leg up.
On a personal level, you might need laughter, love, or support. We feel less alone when we have a crew of friends we can relate to. It might be time to get some things scheduled with your loved ones.
If you find your crew seats empty or unavailable, consider new ways to form community. Check out local groups, workshops, or events to open up your world and create new bridges.
Often this card is associated with female friendships and relationships. Sisters and female kin could be central to your life or the focus of your inquiry. Seeing this card would suggest calling in those folks to help or considering how they’re involved in the solution you’re inquiring about.
In a love reading, this card could indicate that the person(s) in-question considers you more of a friend than a lover. It can also indicate love triangles, gossip, or difficulties in the friend circle.
When reversed and other cards indicate it, you could experience betrayal and hurt.
When asking about love and this card is drawn reversed, it’s likely that there are multiple parties involved or that other people are impacting the situation. Tune into what may be happening under the radar with those around you.
The Three of Cups reversed can also suggest some trouble connecting. You might find your friends uncaring and unavailable. Alternatively, others might want to connect but find you inaccessible for various reasons. Maybe you’re struggling emotionally or don’t share the same interests.
The card’s reversal could also indicate a desire to reach out, but an inability to do so for various reasons. You could be an introvert, struggle with motivation, or lack confidence. You’re asked to know more about what’s preventing you from reaching out.
In a professional reading, the Three of Cups could be the need to reconsider alliances. You might need to walk away from untrustworthy confidants or those who don’t have your best interests at heart. On a lighter note, you might simply need to tell people what you need or where your boundaries are.
The Three of Cups reversed may ask you to take space from people to carve out your path with focus. Perhaps a project needs your focus, or others don’t share your vision. On an emotional level, your people may not be on the same wavelength you are.
The Three of Cups reversed may bring into question who’s helping, who’s hurting, and where you stand when it comes to your circle. It’s time to align yourself with those who believe in your growth and potential.
Sources
Greer, Mary. Archetypal Tarot. San Francisco, CA: Weiser Books, 2011.
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Wen, Benebell. Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2015.
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Tarot Spread
If you are drawn to the Three of Cups and want to dig deeper, get them outta your deck, make them your mascot, and draw some cards from the rest of the deck with this tarot spread I created!
