Three of Cups
Minor Arcana · Suit of Cups
Upright
- friendship
- celebration
- community
- joy
- overindulgence
- gossip
- isolation
- a third party
In the picture
Three women in flowing robes dance in a circle, raising cups to each other in a garden of fruit and flowers.
Upright meaning
The Three of Cups is friends celebrating together. It points to gatherings, good company, shared happiness and the support of a community. Make time for the people who lift you up.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the party sours. Too much indulgence, gossip, or feeling left out of a group can be the theme. It can also hint at interference in a relationship.
About the suit of Cups
Cups are the suit of water: feelings, relationships, love and intuition. Cups cards tend to describe how you feel about something and how you connect with other people.
