Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Three of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
Minor Arcana · Cups · combinations
Three of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Three of Cups brings celebration, friendship and the joy of being together. With heavy cards it can point to a third person in a relationship or to overindulgence.
- friendship
- celebration
- support
- fun
- community
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
- 22
Three of Cups combined with the suits
How Three of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Three of Cups grows stronger: the theme of feelings and relationships sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Swords
Water and Air are neutral elements. Next to the Swords, the Three of Cups keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of thoughts and decisions.
Pentacles
Water and Earth are friendly elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Three of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Three of Cups and the Major Arcana
-
Three of Cups + The Fool
A fun crowd, new friends, a spontaneous party.
-
Three of Cups + The Magician
The person who throws the party, a happy get-together with friends.
-
Three of Cups + The High Priestess
Girlfriends who keep a secret; a circle of women.
-
Three of Cups + The Empress
A celebration for a child, a christening, a family occasion.
-
Three of Cups + The Emperor
A company party, a celebration at work.
-
Three of Cups + The Hierophant
A wedding, a traditional celebration.
-
Three of Cups + The Lovers
A celebration of love, a wedding; sometimes a third person in the relationship.
-
Three of Cups + The Chariot
A celebration of a victory, a trip with friends.
-
Three of Cups + Strength
Support from friends that gives you strength.
-
Three of Cups + The Hermit
Loneliness in a crowd, drifting away from the group.
-
Three of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
An unexpected reunion with old friends.
-
Three of Cups + Justice
Fairness among friends, an honest resolution of a dispute.
-
Three of Cups + The Hanged Man
The celebration is postponed, friends are unavailable.
-
Three of Cups + Death
Saying goodbye to friends, the end of a friendship or a group.
-
Three of Cups + Temperance
Moderate fun, harmony among friends.
-
Three of Cups + The Devil
Partying without limits, overindulgence, a love triangle.
-
Three of Cups + The Tower
A quarrel in the group, a broken friendship.
-
Three of Cups + The Star
Joy, inspiration, a circle of like-minded people.
-
Three of Cups + The Moon
Gossip, false friends, deception in the group.
-
Three of Cups + The Sun
A big celebration, happiness, joy with loved ones.
-
Three of Cups + Judgement
A class reunion, old friends coming back.
-
Three of Cups + The World
A celebration marking the completion of an important undertaking.
Three of Cups and the Minor Arcana
-
Three of Cups + Four of Wands
A big celebration, a wedding.
-
Three of Cups + Ten of Cups
A family celebration.
-
Three of Cups + Seven of Swords
Gossip and betrayal within the group.
Online
Check combinationCheck the combination of any two cards
Pick two of the 78 cards and get the meaning of the pair, its love interpretation and a hint based on the elements.
Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Three of Cups and The Lovers mean?
A celebration of love, a wedding; sometimes a third person in the relationship.
What does the combination of Three of Cups and Death mean?
Saying goodbye to friends, the end of a friendship or a group.
What does the combination of Three of Cups and The Sun mean?
A big celebration, happiness, joy with loved ones.
How does Three of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Three of Cups brings celebration, friendship and the joy of being together. With heavy cards it can point to a third person in a relationship or to overindulgence.