SUIT: Minor Arcana or Pip Card
ASTROLOGY: Libra, Cancer, Pisces
PLANETS: The Moon, Neptune and Jupiter
TIMING: 1 July - 13 July
Divinatory Message: The 3 of Cups represents a group of people coming together to celebrate or focus on a common emotional goal; people reaching out emotionally to each other with a sense of community and can indicate a time to become more social and community minded.
Upright Keywords (U) - joy, optimism, celebrations, union, abundance, happy conclusions, pregnancy.
A few upright interpretations:
The 3 of Cups appearing upright in a reading can suggest that there might be a time of suspended activity before future successes can be realized.
It can suggest the beginning of a successful new lifestyle with a happy conclusion, when the 3 of Cups appears upright in a reading.
Celebrations, parties, gatherings and special occasions may be indicated when this card shows up. Usually, the 3 of Cups can indicate that these events are universal in nature - a baby shower, graduation, birthday party, etc. It can mean that bright blessings are ahead and that there can be good times and happiness to be had.
Reverse Keywords (R) - selfishness, divorce, arguments, domestic problems, false pregnancy, thoughtlessness in a relationship, jealousy.
A few reversed interpretations:
Divorce, domestic issues, arguments/exploitation of another’s goodwill is indicated by the reverse 3 of Cups.
The 3 of Cups speaks to you about not letting boredom/idle conversation upset you. Do not allow others to sway or deter you from your path and do not take on board what others say.
Reversed 3 of Cups may be warning that you need to be aware of any negative habits - drug abuse, alcohol abuse and/or eating disorders. It counsels that any of these issues need to be dealt with.
Next up: The 9 of Cups.