Three of Roses (Three of Cups)

How it changes with the question

In different readings, depending on the question, the Three of Cups reads differently:

• sometimes as fun, a party, joy;
• sometimes as a third person in a couple;
• sometimes as a fun group of women;
• and sometimes as a mistress.

So you can’t read this card apart from the question: first we look at what’s being asked, and only then pick which side of the card applies.

Money and work

Successfully finishing a big stage, a work party, team success. Signing contracts. Good cooperation. Or working in a creative team of like-minded people.

Love and relationships

An abundance of feelings, joy in being together. Getting together with friends or family who support you as a couple. It also points to a light vacation fling or a love triangle.

Personal growth

An emotional lift, a sense of celebration, joy in life, getting out of loneliness by spending time with people who are on your wavelength.

Choices and decisions

Celebrate the win, join forces with like-minded people, trust the group’s energy, or rest before the next push.

Hidden motives

The person wants lightness, fun and a good time in your company. They want to share the joy with you and aren’t planning any deep commitment.

From the wider tradition

Not Tahmina’s own words: meanings common among other tarot readers, which she has reviewed and approved.

• Three women raising their cups — friendship, a circle of women, supporting each other.
• Celebrating an event: a wedding, a birth, an anniversary, finishing something.
• Healing and joy through belonging, “your people.”

The section above is the shadow side of the upright card — every card has one. I don’t read cards upside down — here is why.