3 of Cups Tarot Card Meaning - Love, Money, Reversed

The Three of Cups is representative of friendships and harmonious relationships. It is a time when we are available to help others, but also when others are open to helping us. We will spend quality time with our loved ones and friends.These girls will be friends forever, and know that they can always count on each other for support and compassion. You may find that from your friendships, you receive the support, love and compassion we need at this time. Your close circle of friends may be a group of mothers, old schoolmates, a networking group, or a collection of friendships that have accumulated over the years. There is a shared unity between your friends and you, and there is a general feeling of sensitivity and sympathy with them.The Three of Cups heralds a very sociable time. You can find a harmonious balance, honoring commitments and spending quality time with friends and family. This is a great time to “get comfortable” and let loose a little! You may also celebrate something special, such as a birth, engagement, wedding, reunion, or birthday.
For the time being, although life’s problems will exist, you will be able to find time to forget about everyday problems, and enjoy the company of your friends and loved ones. Such breaks are often necessary, before and after a period of high stress, to recharge either emotionally or physically. When this card appears while you are experiencing a period of high stress, take a break to recover, with the support of friends, before returning to “reality.”More generally, the Three of Cups indicates an end to any problems, particularly those involving interactions with others. You will find a helpful compromise that will allow a more harmonious environment for all involved. You can facilitate this process by bringing about positive change within yourself by changing your attitude and the way you react to what is happening. Approach the situation with compassion and give others the benefit of the doubt if possible.The Three of Cups represents community and groups of people coming together to focus on a common goal for the greater good of all. You may find that by reaching out to others and bonding with them, you can achieve much by sharing positive energy and passion with them for the benefit of the larger community. It is a sign that you should seek out other people with whom to celebrate your successes. The Three of Cups is also a very creative card. It suggests that you may pursue a creative outlet within a group setting, such as an art or dance class. This is a great way to connect with others and access creative skills.

three of cups Reversed
Tarot Card Meaning

Of all the different readings, most often the Three of Cups in reverse comes out when there is a third person involved. It often indicates that it is the consultant who is the third person and may be involved in a clandestine relationship or is struggling with an unfaithful partner. When this card appears in a reading, one must look at the other nearby Cards for more details about the nature of the relationship. If it is the Seven of Swords, betrayal or betrayed trust is likely. If the Five of Swords comes out, it is likely that you already know about the other relationship, but you are trying to ignore the evidence. If it is accompanied by the Devil, think carefully about the nature of the relationship, which may be hedonistic and generally unhealthy for the people involved. It is unlikely that this situation will be sustainable for long; in threesomes, one is too many and so someone will have to leave.

On a larger scale, the Three of Cups upside down may indicate that your creativity is being stifled and that you are forced to conform with the group in which you operate. You may be part of a very closed group that does things a certain way and is not open to innovative or alternative approaches. The question must be asked: are you willing to sacrifice your own creative abilities in favor of the will of the group?

The reversed Three of Cups may reflect isolation. In this case, it is time to take charge and reconnect with the community. Consider joining a group or organization, and if there is a need for support, seek out the necessary resources.

Similarly, the Three of Cups on the reverse may indicate, that you have lost touch with friends, perhaps due to a confrontation or something else, such as work or family commitments. Take the message of this card as advice to re-establish contact with your friends, relax and have some fun, without worrying too much about the consequences.
On the other hand, the Three of Cups upside down may also indicate overindulgence in entertainment. You may spend most nights in bars and nightclubs, indulging in drugs and alcohol and throwing caution to the wind. You may also be in a phase where you give too much importance to work and never break away, thus creating an imbalance in your life. Be aware about the long-term consequences of your actions and ask yourself if this is really a sustainable lifestyle.