Three Of Cups
The Three of Cups represents celebration, friendship, and community. This card signifies gatherings, shared moments, and the importance of relationships your life. It encourages you to cherish your connections and embrace the support of your loved ones. In times of happiness, it's a reminder to celebrate your achievements together.
Upright Meaning Guide
​
Keyword Meanings Upright:
Celebrations, reunions, parties, socializing, gatherings, festivals, festivities, indulgence, happiness, weddings, engagement parties, graduations, baby showers, happy times.
​
General Meaning and Interpretation (Upright)
In a general context, the Three of Cups is a Minor Arcana card representing reunions and celebrations. It can indicate the return of someone from your past or the arrival of joyful events such as weddings, engagement parties, baby showers, festivals, and other gatherings. When this card appears in your Tarot reading, you can anticipate a happy occasion in your life. It signifies a group of people coming together with open hearts and minds to celebrate meaningful moments. A highly positive card, the Three of Cups radiates uplifting energy, happiness, and good vibes.
​
Love & Relationships (Upright)
In a love Tarot spread, the Three of Cups can signify the return of someone from your past in a romantic capacity if you are single. It may also indicate a period of social abundance, where you attract multiple potential suitors after a time of solitude or loneliness.
For those in a relationship, this card suggests an upcoming celebration, such as an engagement, wedding, or baby shower. Its presence in a reading points to joyful times ahead and special moments to celebrate within your relationship. Additionally, it can simply indicate that you and your partner will be attending numerous weddings or engagement parties together.
Money & Career (Upright)
In a career context, the Three of Cups signifies a celebration related to your work or professional achievements. This could take the form of graduating from a course, a successful business launch, the completion of a major project, or even an office party. It also indicates a positive and lively atmosphere in your workplace, with enthusiasm surrounding the projects you’re involved in. Teamwork will be harmonious, and colleagues will be working well together. Additionally, this card can suggest that a promotion or job offer may be on the horizon.
In a financial context, the Three of Cups suggests an influx of money, but it also warns of increased spending due to frequent celebrations and social events.
​
Health (Upright)
In a health context, the Three of Cups suggests an increase in social events and celebrations that may lead to overindulgence or excessive partying. While it’s important to enjoy yourself, be mindful of the potential impact on your well-being. Moderation is key to maintaining balance and protecting your health.
​
Spirituality (Upright)
In a spiritual context, the Three of Cups suggests engaging in group work or connecting with others on a shared spiritual journey. These group interactions can uplift your energy and introduce you to new ways of deepening your spiritual connection. Embrace these new friendships and welcome the opportunities for learning and growth.
Reversed Meaning Guide
​
Keyword Meanings Reversed:
Gossiping, overindulgence, bitchiness, lack of friends, lack of social life, canceled celebrations, broken engagements, canceled weddings, miscarriage, termination, cheating, affairs.
General meaning and interpretation(Reversed)​
In a general context, the reversed Three of Cups can indicate canceled celebrations, such as a wedding, engagement, or party being called off. This card may also suggest a lack of social connections or growing apart from friends. While the upright Three of Cups represents joyful gatherings and supportive relationships, its reversed position can point to gossip, backstabbing, or negativity from those around you.
You may find that people who should be happy for you—or who should be offering support if an important event has fallen through—are instead spreading rumors or being insincere. Be mindful of who you trust, as those you once considered friends may be working against you.
Additionally, the reversed Three of Cups can indicate that a celebration may be disrupted in some way, whether by an intoxicated guest causing trouble, an uninvited person gate-crashing, or general chaos overshadowing the event. In some cases, it can simply signify family and friends parting ways after coming together for a special occasion. Look to the surrounding cards for more clarity on the situation.
​
​Love & Relationships (Reversed)
In a love Tarot spread, if you are single, the reversed Three of Cups can indicate a short-lived relationship that may start with excitement but quickly fizzle out. It can also suggest a reunion with someone from your past, only for you to realize that they were out of your life for a good reason.
For those in a relationship, this card is generally not a positive sign. It may indicate canceled celebrations such as engagements or weddings, or suggest interference from a third party. This interference could come in the form of gossip, rumors, or even someone attempting to sabotage your relationship. In some cases, it may represent a person who is pretending to be friendly while secretly trying to seduce your partner. Stay alert and trust your instincts.
Additionally, the reversed Three of Cups can be associated with miscarriage or termination. Check the surrounding cards for confirmation. If pregnancy is not part of your current plans, this card serves as a warning to take necessary precautions.
Money & Career (Reversed)
In a career context, the reversed Three of Cups may suggest that certain colleagues or team members appear to be team players but are secretly working against you. They could be attempting to sabotage a project or create setbacks to make you look bad. Additionally, workplace gossip may be running rampant, so it’s best to stay focused on your work, maintain professionalism, and avoid giving others any reason to spread rumors.
This card can also indicate a canceled launch or a promotional event that does not go as planned.
Financially, the reversed Three of Cups may signal stress caused by the financial impact of a canceled event, such as a wedding. It can also suggest overspending and overindulgence. If this applies to you, consider reining in unnecessary expenses before they become overwhelming.
​
Health (Reversed)
In a health context, the reversed Three of Cups can strongly indicate excessive partying or overindulgence, which may negatively impact your well-being. This card can also suggest a miscarriage or termination, potentially leading to the cancellation of a baby shower or birth celebration. However, confirmation from the surrounding cards would be needed to support this interpretation.
​
Spirituality (Reversed)
In a spiritual context, the reversed Three of Cups may indicate that not everyone in your spiritual group has good intentions. If you are involved in group spiritual work or have the opportunity to be, trust your instincts about the people around you. If someone appears friendly but gives you a bad feeling, listen to your intuition. Jealousy of your spiritual abilities may also be at play. Additionally, be discerning about the practices you engage in—only adopt what resonates with you and aligns with your ethics. Stay true to your morals and avoid anything that feels wrong to you.
Want to keep learning the meaning of the Tarot cards with The Tarot Guide? Continue to the next card…
