Three of Cups
The 3 of Cups signifies abundance, enjoyment, and the joyful results that arise when elements come together. It represents consolidation and the formation of a bounded, fruitful space, linked to Saturn's themes of time and limits. For Cups this manifests as emotional fulfillment, creative or literal new life, and openness to life's generosity. Visually it evokes overflowing plenty and communal celebration, advising embracing shared success and gratitude.
Keywords
Card Name
3 of Cups – Abundance
Correspondences
Mercury in Cancer
Keywords
Enjoyment, happiness, a sense of being in the lap of luxury, comfort, the fruits of love
Meaning (Elements and 3s)
As the four elements move into the 3s, we see the results of the 2s meeting and interacting. There is a sense of consolidation of opposites and a sense of now being able to "get on with it". The 3s also are aligned with the planet Saturn, the planet the ancients associated with time, with limitations, endings and the boundaries of the solar system. If you connect three points for the first time you have a figure where a boundary encloses a finite space. So the association is very appropriate.
Meaning (Cups and Fulfillment)
For the Cups this means the two previous elements have joined in love and created something more than the sum of two. This may mean a literal translation of the creation of new life, but also inner growth and fulfillment, happiness, opening up to the fullness of life that surrounds us at all times and meeting with generosity and success all around.
Exploring the Card
A good expression to capture the spirit of the 3 of Cups is the figure of speech: "the cup overfloweth". So this card shows a three-tiered flowing fountain to capture the principle of abundance. Add three white peacocks and you get a glimpse into Malfoy Park. For these folks abundance was pretty much a given for most of the time - until Lucius got busted, and then of course Voldemort moved in and made everyone miserable...
Visual Description
A three-tiered stone fountain stands at the center of a formal garden, water cascading from its bowls. Three white peacocks appear in the scene: one struts in the foreground with an expansive tail, and two stand near the fountain's rim. Tall, dark trees or a dense leafy canopy rise behind the fountain, creating a dramatic backdrop, while ornate swirling decorative motifs frame the image. At the bottom of the card the caption reads "3 Abundance" and a small crab-like glyph sits above the caption; a stylized numeral appears at the top.
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