Three of Cups

The Three of Cups is the third card on the

Divination usage

This card often carries the meaning of joyful social contact,

Rider–Waite symbolism

The Three of Cups represents groups coming together to focus on a common emotional goal. People reach out emotionally to one another.^{[citation needed]} It speaks of a sense of community, and can indicate the time to get more involved by helping. An inner passion for caring may be discovered, and energy put forth toward a goal will be positive and nurturing. It can also signal that this is the time to reach out if things have been particularly rough in the past. This card stands for all forms of support including formal organizations such as counseling or other social services. It's important that when the need for support is recognized that action is taken. This is the best time to do that. Reversed, the Three of Cups suggests that isolation from others is occurring. It is the time to take charge of the situation and to get out into the community. Consider joining a group or organization, and if the need for support is present, seek out the necessary resources.^{[original research?]}

In other decks

In the

In the first Circle of Three novel, the Three of Cups comes up in a tarot reading and convinces the main character to pursue her Wiccan studies and befriend the two girls whom she met through her original encounter with witchcraft.

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