THREE OF CUPS
The Three of Cups tarot card represents joyful connection, celebration, and emotional support. Discover upright and reversed meanings, symbolic imagery, and how to interpret this card in spreads about friendship, love, and shared happiness.
TAROT MATRIX


Three of Cups
Keywords: celebration, friendship, community, joy, support, emotional connection, reunion, sisterhood, gathering, shared happiness
Upright Meaning
The Three of Cups upright is a card of joy, celebration, and emotional connection with others. It reflects shared happiness, strong friendships, and moments worth honoring with your inner circle. Whether it’s a reunion, milestone, or spontaneous joy, this card reminds you to appreciate the people who lift you up. In love, it may point to supportive friendships, social harmony, or shared celebration of love. In other areas, it suggests community, teamwork, and feeling emotionally nourished. Let yourself receive joy—it’s meant to be shared.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Three of Cups can point to disconnection, gossip, overindulgence, or strained friendships. You may be feeling left out, isolated, or disconnected from your social life. In relationships, it might suggest third-party issues, emotional distance, or misaligned values in your circle. It can also warn against over-celebration or escapism. The reversed card calls for emotional honesty, boundary-setting, and reconnecting with those who truly support you.
Summary
The Three of Cups celebrates connection and joyful community—representing friendship and shared happiness when upright, and emotional distance or disconnection when reversed. It reminds you that joy multiplies when it’s shared with others.
HOW TO READ
This card typically depicts three women dancing with raised cups in a circle—symbolizing joy, unity, and emotional celebration. Abundant fruits and flowers reinforce themes of gratitude and pleasure. Ask: Who are the people that nourish your spirit? Are you celebrating life—or losing yourself in distractions?
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