Cups raised overhead
A toast to a friend: one person’s celebration becomes everyone’s joy.
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Minor Arcana · Cups · 3
Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
The Three of Cups is friendship and celebration. Three young women in wreaths raise their cups, with fruit lying at their feet. The card is about the joy of good company, support from loved ones, celebrations and shared victories.
Upright
- friendship
- celebration
- support
- fun
- community
Reversed
- gossip
- excess
- loneliness
- third wheel
- discord in the group
Yes or no
Yes
“Yes,” with your friends’ support and a reason to celebrate.
Ask the cards your own question →- Number
- 3
- Element
- Water
- Astrology
- Mercury in Cancer
Card symbolism in our deck
In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, the Three of Cups shows three young women in laurel wreaths standing in an archway. Two raise their cups over the head of the third; grapes, a pumpkin and flowers lie at their feet.
The embrace
The young women hold each other: support matters more than the occasion.
Fruit at their feet
The harvest is in: the celebration is well earned.
The archway
A frame around the scene, like the entrance to a home where you are expected.
Three of Cups meaning
The Three of Cups upright means get-togethers with friends, celebrations, birthdays, weddings, successful teamwork.
The card speaks of how much the people around you matter: right now, those who love you will help.
Three of Cups reversed
The Three reversed means discord in the group: gossip, envy, being the “third wheel.”
Sometimes it’s excess: too many parties and too little real closeness.
Three of Cups in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright An easy, happy relationship, meeting someone through friends, a celebration for two.
Reversed A love triangle, interference from outsiders.
Feelings Lighthearted joy and affection. This person has fun and feels good with you.
Work and career
Upright A close-knit team, a successful project, an office party, good connections.
Reversed Gossip at work, a divided team.
Money
Upright Spending on a celebration is justified; money comes through people you know.
Reversed Overspending on entertainment.
Health
Upright A good mood, recovery through socializing. Tarot is not a substitute for a doctor.
Reversed Excess: alcohol, sweets, lack of sleep.
Three of Cups as a person
As a person: a girlfriend, a cheerful, sociable person, the one who organizes the parties.
The card’s advice
Upright Invite your friends and celebrate what worked out.
Reversed Check who is really there for you and who only shows up for the party.
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Three of Cups as the card of the day
As the card of the day: a day for meeting up and socializing. A good time to get out with friends.
Combinations with other cards
- Three of Cups + Four of WandsA big celebration, a wedding.
- Three of Cups + Ten of CupsA family celebration.
- Three of Cups + The DevilOverindulgence and excess.
- Three of Cups + Seven of SwordsGossip and betrayal within the group.
- Three of Cups + The SunCarefree joy.
Frequently asked questions about Three of Cups
Is the Three of Cups a yes or no card?
Yes, with the support of the people close to you.
What does the Three of Cups mean in relationships?
An easy, happy relationship or meeting someone through friends.
What does the Three of Cups reversed mean?
Gossip, a third wheel, excess.
What does the Three of Cups mean as the card of the day?
A day for celebration and socializing.