Minor arcana · Cups (Water)
Three of Cups
Friendship, celebration and shared joy.
- Keywords
- Friendship · Celebration · Community · Joy · Reunion
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Water
AdviceGather your people and celebrate.
What it means
Three women dance and raise their cups in a harvest field. The Three of Cups is a party among friends, community, good news celebrated together. It reminds you how much the people beside you matter, and of the lightness of sharing good moments.
In love
Social gatherings, parties and a good time with friends. It can announce a celebration.
At work and with money
Team spirit, collaboration and results celebrated together.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Three of Cups mean in tarot?
Friendship, celebration and shared joy. Gather your people and celebrate.
What does Three of Cups mean in love?
Social gatherings, parties and a good time with friends. It can announce a celebration.
What does Three of Cups mean for work?
Team spirit, collaboration and results celebrated together.
Is Three of Cups a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Three of Cups usually says yes. Friendship, celebration and shared joy.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Cups
Ace of CupsTwo of CupsFour of CupsFive of CupsSix of CupsSeven of CupsEight of CupsNine of CupsTen of CupsPage of CupsKnight of CupsQueen of CupsKing of Cups