Three of cups

Upright Meaning

In this card, traditionally, we see three women in loose garments, raising their cups in a circle of celebration. Colors are vivid and cheerful, the ground is yellow and strewn with a bounty of fruits and vegetables.

The sky is light blue and women wear jolly expressions as they participate in their festivity. This is the card under the rulership of the spirit of Abundance, and as such, it always foretells beautiful and bountiful events that are bound to bring joy and laughter.

Three of Cups Keywords [Upright]

Three of Cups Meaning [Upright]

The Three of Cups is all about that good vibe, good time and having a blast with your friends. Since it’s a Water card, it can very well point to female gatherings, Sabbath celebrations, “book clubs”, Covens and magical happenings where the sacred female archetype is prevalent.

The meaning of this card is that a hit of dopamine and serotonin is long overdue and that the time to set obligations and chores aside has come. This card is telling you to go out, meet with your beloved friends and have fun.

This card also brings an undertone of victory – something extremely good has happened if you draw Three of Cups in your reading, as it is an omen of a big celebration, and only good and positive things (and outcomes) are celebrated, so rejoice!

Key Points – Love [Upright]

• When this card shows up in love it foretells of an orgy or a swingers’ party. Something jolly and expansive is going to happen, preferably in nature. If you can, orchestrate a double date, and go hiking or camping near the water.
• If you are pregnant and you draw this card, this means that the birth is going to happen very soon, and even if it’s a little bit premature – all will be well, the undines of the Three of Cups (upright) have only great news for you.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

• When it comes to a money reading, Three of Cups stands for united resources and money coming from both sides. It can represent a bountiful investment that is finally making you a profit, or it can stand for you receiving money due to your birthday or anniversary.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

• In a career reading, Three of Cups is a definite sign of you going on a company trip, or you organizing a trip for your colleagues and having a blast. A teambuilding happening is in the folds, and you are going to love it, no matter what kind of prejudices you had before it.
• It can also stand for a celebratory party (you’ll enjoy) because someone has received a promotion.

Reversed Meaning

Three of Cups Keywords [Reverse]

• Excess
• Gossip
• Scandal
• Imbalance
• Rotten social life
• Loneliness
• Social isolation
• Hedonism

Three of Cups Meaning [Reverse]

Three of Cups reversed doesn’t have an as severe connotation as Ace and Two of Cups reversed, but it doesn’t bring joy and a jolly good time because it’s an omen of emotional ailments that have progressed so far that they are manifested in the physical level.

Food/alcohol poisoning, throwing up, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness due to overzealous partying and substance abuse – this all falls under the Three of Cups reversed. Not to mention gossip, social awkwardness or feeling isolated from your peers and colleagues, (sex) scandal and a prevailing feeling of loneliness.

Key Points - Love [Reversed]

• When the Three of Cups shows up reversed in a love reading, it’s an indication of untrue words and feelings. It’s also a strong indication of an affair and adultery that will soon break out in a scandal. Something unpleasant will happen that will reach your ears through the grape wine.

Key Points - Money [Reversed]

• When the Three of Cups appears reversed in a money reading, it foretells sudden expenses at a party setting, it can even signify money being stolen from you at a festivity or in the club.
• It warns of excessive hedonism and spending money you don’t have in order to artificially prolong a good time and avoid your emotions and chores.

Key Points - Career [Reversed]

• When it shows up reversed in a career reading, Three of Cups is warning you of gossip and ill intent your colleagues have. It’s also a strong indicator of jealousy and people pretending to be your friends while looking for your weak spots to exploit

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