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Three of Cups

Minor Arcana · Cups

Three of Cups

  • friendship
  • celebration
  • community
  • joy
  • reunion
Element
Water
Astrology
Mercury in Cancer
Yes or no
Yes

Imagery and symbolism

Three women dance in a circle, raising their cups in a toast, surrounded by fruit and the harvest.

  • three dancing women
  • raised cups
  • harvest fruit
  • flower garlands

Upright meaning

Upright
  • friendship
  • celebration
  • community
  • joy
  • reunion

Time to celebrate with friends and community. Shared joy, support and festivities are highlighted.

Reversed meaning

  • overindulgence
  • gossip
  • isolation
  • third-party interference

Celebrations turn into excess, or social circles become a source of gossip or exclusion. Watch for a third party in a relationship.

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