EXUBERANCE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY
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FEELING EXUBERANT bursting with energy being in the flow celebrating overflowing with high spirits feeling on top of the world dancing and singing putting yourself out there Reversed Early Phase: You may start to feel more energy. The mood may get lighter in the future. People may feel like celebrating one day. A joyous celebration may be approaching. Late Phase: There's less excitement now. People are no longer exuberant. You're coming down from your high. The celebration is behind you. The dancing and singing are ending. |
ENJOYING FRIENDSHIP getting together with people you like experiencing camaraderie extending/receiving hospitality sharing finding companions trusting others relying on outside help Reversed Early Phase: There's a potential for friendship. You may get closer to an acquaintance. You may have to rely on a friend in the future. A chance to meet with friends may materialize. Late Phase: A friendship is breaking up. You can no longer trust someone. There are fewer chances to meet with friends. Your buddies are less important to you now. |
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taking part in a support group developing a team spirit or group bond working together/helping each other uniting with others discovering a common goal |
Reversed Early Phase: A community may come together. A team spirit could develop in the future. You're thinking of joining with like-minded people. There's a potential for neighbors to get closer. Help may become available. Late Phase: The community is breaking up. People are losing sight of a common goal. Neighbors are less friendly. You're leaving a support group or team. Bonds are no longer holding. |
Description
There are three cards in the tarot that focus on the group—each from a different point of view. For the Hierophant, it's the formal approach. For the Three of Pentacles, it's teamwork, and for the Three of Cups, it's emotions. What does it feel like to join with others? What is friendship and community? These are the questions answered by the Three of Cups.
On this card, we see three women dancing together in a circle. Their arms reach out to each other to connect their feelings (Cups). In many settings, women create and nurture the social glue that bonds people together. Of course, these feelings do not only relate to women.
In readings, the Three of Cups can signify a friend or the feelings of friendship. It can represent community—the network of support created when we interact or bond with others. When you see the Three of Cups, examine your attachments to the groups in your life from an emotional point of view. Consider reaching out to give or receive help. This card stands for all forms of support, including formal aid such as counseling and other social services.
The women on the Three of Cups also express joy and high spirits. Celebrations spontaneously arise when people feel connected, loved, and secure. The Three of Cups can stand for a mood or experience that makes you feel like dancing and singing.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Hermit—being solitary withdrawing from the group
Nine of Wands—lack of trust, wariness
Three of Swords—lonely, isolated, hurting
Six of Swords—sad, depressed
Nine of Swords—anguished, joyless
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Hierophant—focusing on the group
Temperance—joining forces, working together
Four of Wands—excitement, high spirits, celebration
Three of Pentacles—working in a group
