Three of Cups

Overview of the Cups

To gain a more complete understanding of the Three of Cups, an overview of the suit and number is provided first.

Aliases: Chalices

Element: Water

Zodiac: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

Playing Card Suit:  Hearts

Class: Artists and Visionaries

Rules: The Heart

The Cups focus on emotions and matters of the heart. Tarot card meanings for the Cups suit tend to guide emotional questions of almost any nature.

Connected to the element of Water, this suit rules the Zodiac Water signs of Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio.

If you want to see all of the Tarot cards in the Cups suit, visit The Cups page.

The Cups is the Tarot suit long connected with any issues of emotion. 

Ruled by water, feelings can run high when this suit makes an appearance.

When looking at the meaning of each Tarot card in the Cups suit, make note of what other suits are present. 

If there are also a lot of Coins or Wands, this indicates what is actually happening.

The presence of a number of Cups or Swords cards can suggest that this is more subjective, what the querent is feeling.

If you're just learning to read Tarot cards, use the position in the Tarot layout as well as the meanings to guide you. And never forget to listen to your gut instinct, even if it means the changing the official definition slightly.

Synopsis of the Threes

Three is a number of creative success and positive energy.

When you combine the starting energy of One and the balancing energy of Two, you arrive with the happy conclusion of Three.

Long regarded in many religions as a holy number, Three contains a vital force and direction all its own.

Upright Tarot Card Meanings

Celebrations and happy events are all part of the Three of Cups.

Weddings, house-warmings, anniversaries, birthdays, promotions, christenings - they are all part of the joy that comes with this card.

Suddenly, there will be many reasons to enjoy family and friends, having good food and wonderful conversation

Sometimes this social whirlwind may seem a little much but it's best to relax and smile, enjoying yourself.

It's not often there is so much to celebrate.                              

Reversed Tarot Card Meanings

Over-the-top indulgence is the key phrase for the Three of Cups.

It's one thing to enjoy yourself, but you're having a hard time doing anything else.

This can also speak of financial over-spending, allowing your joy to blind you to the balance in your bank account.

Take a break from the social scene to regroup and get some much needed sleep.

While it may seem hopeless, all is not lost.  There is no need to think of abandoning a relationship completely.

All you need is a little time and understanding.

Tarot Card Keywords

celebration, parties, social events, weddings, babies, family gatherings, over-indulgence, over-spending, getting wrapped up in a social whirl, lack of sleep, socialite lifestyle, forgetting about responsibilities, need for rest and quiet relaxation.

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