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Welcome to part 11 of my 40 part series Minor Arcana Meanings Deep Dives – each week or so we’ll hang out with ONE Tarot card and dive deeply into it’s symbols, meanings and messages – I’ll even give you some journalling questions to help you contemplate and connect with each card. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series and my Meet the Court Cards series.
Today we’re diving into the Three of Cups – perhaps the most fun Tarot card in the whole deck! It’s all about celebrating, socializing, and coming together with others for laughter and fun.
Suit = Cups
Element = Water (emotion, feeling, healing, intuition, relationships)
Number 3 – triad, trinity, harmony, coming together, working together, things taking form
Keywords:
Fun, celebration, bounty, party time, socializing, friendship, social group, jovial, light hearted, playful
Meaning (Upright):
The Three of Cups is all about coming together with others and having fun. It reminds you to indulge your playful side, stop taking life so seriously and prioritize social connection in your life.
Symbols:
3 women = social group, friends
Raised cups = celebration, emotional connection
Flower crowns = playful, spring/summer
Pumpkin, grapes = harvest, plenty, bounty, abundance
Dancing = fun, celebration
Advice & Messages
The Three of Cups tells you that it’s time to let loose and have some fun, especially if you’ve forgotten how to play and find yourself taking everything way too seriously!!! Go out dancing and invite some friends over for some dancing in your living room – you don’t need to wait for a reason to celebrate!
The Three of Cups encourages you to prioritize your social life and organize something. Start or join a support group or common interest group because emotional connection with others is important for your well being right now and laughter, dancing and good company can be very healing.
Reversed
If the Three of Cups appears reversed, it indicates problems in your social life. You might be spending too much time socializing and being silly and need to curb your partying. Or it may be time to take a step back and stop putting the group’s needs above your own.
A reversed Three of Cups can suggest that you feel socially disconnected in general or perhaps just disconnected from a particular social group. You might be experiencing a lack of emotional connection with others or feeling like you just haven’t found your “tribe” yet.
Alternatively, a reversed Three of Cups can indicate a lack of playfulness and a struggle to laugh and feel joyful.
Journalling Questions:
♥ Where in your life could you use more play, fun and celebration?
♥ How is your social life right now? Do you have a group that you feel emotionally connect with? If not, how can you use playfulness, celebration, or dance to connect with a group or community?
♥ How can you bring the act of celebration into your day tomorrow?
♥ What is your favourite way to nurture you social life?
Join me next time…
Join me next time as I dive into the Three of Wands – a card that’s all about seeing your energy come back to you in the form of results and manifestations, informing you of what’s working and what isn’t.…. Hop on my mailing list so you won’t miss out!
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Court Card Tarot Meanings
Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series (Major Arcana)