Three of Cups Meaning in Tarot by Avia of Tarot Teachings

About Three of Cups
Meaning in Tarot

As cups are the emotion keys, we are that much further pulled into the intoxicating heights of celebration this card proposes. When the Three of Cups shows up in our readings it’s time to dance in the footsteps of the lithe and lively Graces, and heed their hypnotic songs of vitality and elation.

Keywords to the Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning:

Joy
Bliss
Elation
Festivity
Reunion
Freedom
Fecundity
Indulgence
Abundance
Partnership
Celebration
Cheerfulness
Complimentary
Fulfillment of Senses

Comparisons Between Boticelli’s Three Graces
and The Three of Cups in Tarot

Three of cups meaning in Tarot compared to Botticelli Three Graces

Botticelli’s artistic rendition of the Three Graces and Pamela Colman Smith’s illustration (in conjunction with Arthur Waite’s influence) are undeniable in similarities upon comparison. We can see these similarities and marvel at the richness in sensuality, and human elation housed in these illustrations.

You may want to incorporate an archetypal meditation and visualization with this Tarot card. Consider each archetypal quality the Three Graces embody:

Aglaia: Splendor
Thalia: Joviality
Euphrosyne: Good Cheer

Contemplating the Three of Cups in the comparative light of the Graces, and overlaying these three archetypal qualities onto our daily behaviors can garner incredible inflow of joy and elation. Give it a try by keeping these symbolic images and the meanings foremost in your mind.

Undoubtedly you will find your own harmonic resonance and personal meanings for the Three of Cups, but for me this card consistently draws comparison to the Three Graces in Greek myth.

A few symbol meaning for the Three of Cups:

Flowers: As we would guess, flowers possess symbol meanings of joy, beauty, growth, sensitivity, and unfolding. They are predominant features on the six of cups and four of rods, but they are seen sprinkled throughout many deck renditions (see also the Sunflower symbol meanings entry). Flowers are all about opening up and receiving the light of love, joy, and compassion into our lives. They remind us of the better things in life, the good times, the sweet smell of success, and the beauty that surrounds us if only we open up to its presence. Get more about symbolic flower meanings here.

Wreath: Typically wreaths of laurel are depicted on the various feature cards (listed below). Wreaths of this type have long been a symbol of victory ever since the first ancient games upon mount Olympus where the victor was crowned in laurels (hence the term “resting on his laurels” comes when one relies on his/her credentials rather than further drive/action). A sweet-smelling laurel wreath is also a symbol of protection, peace and purification and is associated with the god Apollo. It is a message that the favor of the Gods is upon us, and that we shall be the victor in this stage of our lives. Get more about symbolic wreath meaning here.