Three of Wands and Five of Cups

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Three of Wands and Five of Cups cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Three of Wands and card Five of Cups

The Five of Cups in an upright position symbolizes losses and disappointments. The Three of Wands in an upright position represents prospects and the anticipation of something new. This combination may mean that after a period of losses and disappointments, new opportunities and prospects appear on the horizon. For example, after leaving a hated job, you expect new and interesting offers.

Combination of reversed card Three of Wands and card Five of Cups

The Five of Cups in an upright position and the Three of Wands in a reversed position indicate that a period of disappointments and losses in your life is prolonged due to your unwillingness or inability to see new opportunities. You might just be missing new prospects because you are fixated on your problems.

Combination of card Three of Wands and reversed card Five of Cups

The Five of Cups reversed suggests you are starting to accept the changes and move on. The Three of Wands upright indicates that new opportunities are already appearing on your horizon. This could mean transitioning to a new job or starting a new project.

Combination of reversed card Three of Wands and reversed card Five of Cups

The combination of the reversed Five of Cups and the reversed Three of Wands usually means you can't accept the changes and move forward. You might be too focused on your problems and losses, missing new opportunities.