Three of Cups definitions

Expectations arising from the union of the Two of Cups. This can be pregnancy, a birth, engagement or marriage proposal, or maybe a romantic interlude. Either way, those expectations are very likely to happen. Joy and celebrations.

• Rider-Waite: 3 of Cups

  Maidens in a garden-ground with cups uplifted, as if pledging one another.

  The conclusion of any matter in plenty, perfection and merriment; happy issue, victory, fulfillment, solace, healing.

  Additional Meanings: Unexpected advancement for a military man.

  Reversed

  Expedition, dispatch, achievement, end. It signifies also the side of excess in physical enjoyment, and the pleasures of the senses.

  Additional Meanings: Consolation, cure, end of the business.

• Book of Thoth - Abundance - 3 of Cups

  The Three of Cups is called the Lord of Abundance. The idea of love has come to fruition; but this is now sufficiently far down the Tree to introduce a very definite differentiation between the suits, which was not previously possible.

  The Three of Cups is a great indicator of dreams coming true.

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• Golden Dawn - Lord of Abundance

  Correct judgement; full measure of all good things upon proper understanding of the situation at hand; a verdict of law that offers benefit, pleasure and prosperity; the understanding of death gives one access to the pleasures of life.

• Mathers: 3 of Cups

  Success, Triumph, Victory, Favorable Issue.

  Reversed

  Expedition of business, Quickness, Celerity, Vigilance.

• Etteilla: 3 of Cups

  Success, Science, Fortunate Outcome, Happy Issue, Victory. Healing, Cure, Relief. Fulfillment. Perfection.

  Reversed Card meanings

  Expedition, Dispatch, Execution, Achievement, End, Conclusion, Termination, Accomplishment.

• Thierens: 3 of Cups

  TRADITION

  Success, happy issue, lucky solution, victory, accomplishment, cure, healing, fulfilment. Matter in plenty, perfection, merriment. Reversed it is said to denote: Expedition of affairs, dispatches, achievements, end, conclusion, etc.

  THEORY

  The Water on the house of friends, the Eleventh, must bring concord, etc. Friendship, but on this airy house more platonic than that of the foregoing card. It is the house of surroundings so far mastered by the Ego and on this account 'friendly.' So the soul-life in surroundings that have been mastered will enjoy desirable and 'good' conditions and feel 'happy.' There is no feeling whatever of being hampered or thwarted, or depressed. All goes well and the general sensation is cheerful. It is the sign of a good time, good luck and general satisfaction. As the eleventh house also rules the blood, it is very favourable for health and eventual recuperation. Moreover this house has to do with commerce and business, and the card favours them beyond a doubt, giving a good understanding of opportunity and of the character and wishes of those with whom we have to do, so that we can supply what they ask.

  CONCLUSION

  'A good time,' favourable opportunities, commercial and intellectual friendship, success, good issue of everything; good health and eventual recuperation, healing. Being in good relations with people. Light-heartedness, joy, holidays.