Three of Cups
Three companions gather in a scene of communal celebration and creative collaboration, symbolized by a raised goblet and linked arms. The card emphasizes reunion, teamwork, and the nourishing warmth of friends who share joy and hold space for grief. Skull motifs introduce a shadowed beauty and remembrance, reminding you honesty and memory exist within revelry. Reversed or stalled, the same circle can turn exclusionary or indulgent, so attend to boundaries and curate relationships that sustain rather than diminish you.
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Visual Description
Three pale, childlike figures in blue, red, and yellow dresses sit closely together, their faces marked by dark hollow eyes. The center figure holds a raised goblet while another cradles what appears to be an animal skull; their dresses are detailed with lace and ribbons. They are seated against a misty woodland backdrop with a small cascading stream or waterfall and rocky pools. An ornate gold frame borders the image and a metal plaque at the bottom reads "DELIA, RUBY & ESME / THREE OF SKULLS / crooked way tarot."
Meaning
Three companions gathered around a shared cup, the raised goblet and linked arms telling of fellowship and communal celebration; the image smells faintly of damp moss and river mist as laughter bubbles like water over rock. In the upright sense, this card opens a chapter of reunion, creative collaboration, and the steady warmth of friends who toast your small victories and hold space for your grief. The trio suggests teamwork, a circle that multiplies joy and eases burdens, and a project or ritual that is nourished by shared attention. The skull motifs add a shadowed beauty, reminding you that even in revelry there is remembrance and the touchstone of honesty. If stalled or reversed, the same gathering can harden into cliques, gossip, or overindulgence, where toasts become escapes and old wounds are glossed over rather than healed. Pay attention to boundaries and who truly supports you versus who simply drinks at your table; withdraw gently if the company dims your light. Whether lifted or cautioned, the card asks you to tend your circles, curate your celebrations, and let belonging be both joyful and sustaining.
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