Three of Cups
The Three of Cups symbolizes community, friendship, and joyful communal bonds, often depicted as a school of fish celebrating together. It emphasizes group solidarity, mutual support, and the nourishment that comes from confiding in like-minded friends. Reversed, it warns of communal disharmony, secrecy, and pressures to conform that can stifle creativity or lead to betrayal. It may also signal affairs, gossip, jealousy, and mismanagement within groups, urging careful attention to relationships and boundaries.
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Card Title
Three of Cups
Poem
In joyous company we are swimming in light. But as our numbers increase so too does our plight.
Meaning
The Three of Cups depicts a school of fish, as it represents community, friendship, and camaraderie. This card reminds us of the importance of group solidarity and the value of true friendship.
Meaning (Reversed)
In its reversed position, the Three of Cups can signify an affair, three's a crowd, communal disharmony or a pressure to conform to group thinking, which can stifle creativity.
Upright Keywords
community, celebrations, relying on friends, joyful days, confiding in others, indulgence, support, friendship, being with like‑minded individuals
Reversed Keywords
an affair, keeping secrets, conspiring with someone or against someone, mismanagement of resources, subdued expression, gossiping, jealousy, back‑stabbing, cheating
Visual Description
An oval vignette set inside a dark rectangular border shows three stylized goldfish swimming among lily pads and reeds. Three white goblets are arranged in a triangular formation at the center of the water. The background is textured blues and greens suggestive of a pond, and the Roman numeral III is visible at the top of the oval.
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