Three of Cups as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Three of Cups is the card of joy, friendship, community, gatherings, and celebrations. The card features three women dancing in a circle, raising their cups in the air in a toast. There is something to celebrate today, and they are determined to party hard. In addition to having fun, they are building connections with each other. 

The Three of Cups reminds us that no relationship is complete without joy and celebration. There is a time to work hard, but there is also a time to party hard. We build relationships with others by celebrating the wins, big and small, of our lives. The Three of Cups reminds us to take the time to celebrate with the people we love. Community creates meaning.

Upright Three of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Three of Cups, that means this person intends to celebrate. You bring them immense joy. Your interactions make them want to burst out in celebration of meeting you. They intend to pronounce all of the positives in life. They intend to be optimistic and celebratory about anything that presents itself in your relationship.

The Three of Cups as intentions means that they intend to interlink with you through friends, family, and passions. They enjoy being around your family and friends, and share an interest with anything you have a passion for. They want to be a part of your life and daily routine. They intend to celebrate the bonds you have created. They intend to also become interlinked with each person that is part of your life. You are their stepping stone for joy and excitement.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Three of Cups is a sign of them intending to spend more time with you. Time you spend together is the highlight of their days. You bring them joy, happiness, and content. They intend to celebrate the chance of meeting each other. They are thankful each day for meeting you. Drawing the Three of Cups indicates a perfect start for a potential relationship if you are single or seeing someone new.

For existing relationships, the Three of Cups represents an intention to kindle a relationship deeper than lust. Some relationships begin from lust, but your relationship is deeper. It is different. They have passionate love for your soul. They intend to care and bond with you on a deeply emotional level. They intend to celebrate everything that has happened thus far. You give them enough joy to throw an extravagant party. At the present time, they intend to continue the relationship for as long as possible.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Three of Cups shows that they intend to remain friends. They do not intend to engage intimately, but they still wish to celebrate the past relationship. They intend to keep you in mind because they appreciate what you gave them. In the future, they may intend on advancing things between you further than friendship.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Three of Cups means that this person’s intentions are to commit. Marriage is all about celebration, and that is the person’s main intention. They intend to celebrate all of life with you, and this translates to marriage. The Three of Cups is one of the best signs possible for determining your partner’s intentions regarding a permanent relationship.

Reversed Three of Cups as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Three of Cups reversed, that means this person intends to communicate with you indirectly. They have not decided if they intend to be romantic with you. There is a chance, but their intentions are indirect. They are not sure what they want in a relationship. They desire more to celebrate with you thus far. You may have given them joy at first, but it potentially has begun to fade.

The Three of Cups reversed as intentions means that they may intend on introducing a third party into the relationship. It could also mean you interact with a third party. The Three of Cups denotes the desire to party, but reversed it may indicate a negative connotation of partying. Determine if both your intentions are to be committed and faithful. Are one of you flirting with another party? Make sure your intentions are true and faithful to each other.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Three of Cups reversed is a sign of them intending to keep the single life. They enjoy the ambiguity of not having a committed partner. They intend to party and meet new friends frequently. They do not intend on settling down and starting a serious relationship. They may lead you on and flirt with you, but a relationship may be difficult to hold together. They still intend to have plenty of fun with you, but something serious is not in their intentions.

For existing relationships, the Three of Cups reversed represents an intention to wander from the relationship. They may intend to say more words than needed to the bartender. They may text another person on occasion. They believe something is missing from the relationship that causes them to wander. You offer them a great amount of joy, but they stray from you for other forms of satisfaction. Honesty about intentions is vital for keeping the connection alive in this stage. There is still hope to establish firm, committed intentions.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Three of Cups reversed shows that they intend to stay away from a relationship. They intend to party and celebrate a hectic lifestyle. They may believe that your past relationship restricted them from living this kind of life. They have no intention to rekindle it. However, they have no intention of holding a grudge against you. They are extremely happy with their lifestyle and have no hard feelings with you after the breakup.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Three of Cups reversed means that this person’s intentions are to shy away. They get nervous when thinking about intentions relating to permanent commitment. They intend to live like a young, wild party animal. Marriage takes this away from them. They intend to think about what they truly want in life. Once they know, they intend to communicate with you their feelings before commitment. This is a positive because you won’t have to worry about a split after marriage.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Three of Cups represents joy and celebration. No relationship is complete without it. There is a time to work hard, but there is also a time to party hard. When you win, celebrate that win with the people around you. When the people you love win, cheer them on as their biggest supporter. The Three of Cups shows us that by building our communities and support systems, we grow stronger in love. 

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