Hanged Man Keywords

UPRIGHT: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives

REVERSED: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision

The Hanged Man shows a man suspended from a T-shaped cross made of living wood. He is hanging upside-down, viewing the world from a completely different perspective, and his facial expression is calm and serene, suggesting that he is in this hanging position by his own choice. He has a halo around his head, symbolizing new insight, awareness and enlightenment. His right foot is bound to the tree, but his left foot remains free, bent at the knee and tucked in behind his right leg. His arms are bent, with hands held behind his back, forming an inverted triangle. The man is wearing red pants representing human passion and the physical body, and a blue vest for knowledge. The Hanged Man is the card of ultimate surrender, of being suspended in time and of martyrdom and sacrifice to the greater good.

Upright Hanged Man

The Hanged Man reminds you that sometimes you have to put everything on hold before you can take the next step, or the Universe will do it on your behalf (and it may not always be at the most convenient time!). You may have heard the saying, ‘What got you here won’t get you there’, and that indeed is at play in this card. The Hanged Man calls you to release the old mental models and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you so you can see your world from a new perspective and embrace new opportunities that would have otherwise been hidden from you if you didn’t hit the brakes. Here’s the thing. These ‘pauses’ can be voluntary or involuntary. If you’re in tune with your intuition, you’ll start to have a sense for when it’s time to hit the brakes and put things on hold – before things get out of hand. But if you’re out of alignment and oblivious to those intuitive signs, the Universe will probably put things on hold for you, in the form of continued obstacles, ill-health, and breakdowns. When you sense the ‘pause’ coming, pay attention to it; otherwise the Universe will turn up the volume until you can’t ignore it any longer.

When the Hanged Man appears in a Tarot reading, your projects and activities may be coming to an unexpected and abrupt halt. Don’t keep pushing forward, hoping that more force will drive you to where you want to go. Instead, surrender to the opportunity to pause and view it as your chance to reassess and re-evaluate where you are on your path. Something new is emerging, and you won’t be able to see it unless you allow the time and space for it to come through.

The Hanged Man is your invitation to welcome these ‘pauses’ with open arms and surrender to the ‘what is’ – even if it is different from what you expected. Take time away from your routine to connect with a new way of thinking and seeing. Sure, you might have to put important projects on hold while you do this (and it might be super inconvenient) but trust me, it’ll be worth it. This is the Universe’s way of helping you see new perspectives and preparing you for the next uplevelling that is happening in your life. If you push or resist, you will meet more obstacles along the way; instead, ‘allow’ the opportunities to flow smoothly and effortlessly to you.

The Hanged Man can sometimes reflect that you are feeling stuck or restricted in your life. What is holding you in this ‘stuck’ position? What is preventing you from moving forward? On one level, the Hanged Man is asking you to surrender and let go. Instead of investing in specific outcomes or resisting your current circumstances, accept them and allow yourself to flow with life. On another level, you are being called to change your perspective and shift your energy and may find that separating yourself from your everyday life is helpful, whether it’s going for a walk in nature, going on a retreat or moving to a new country. Change up your routine so you can start to shift your energy and flow more freely again.

Reversed Hanged Man

The upright Hanged Man encourages you to pause for a moment and see things from a different perspective. Reversed, this card can show that you know you need to hit the pause button, but you are resisting it. Instead, you fill your days with tasks and projects, keeping busy and distracting yourself from the actual issue that needs your attention. Your spirit and body are asking you to slow down, but your mind keeps racing. Stop and rest before it’s too late. The Universe will only dial up the volume if you ignore it, and as a result, you may end up crashing.
So, as soon as you hear the call, clear your schedule and make the space so you can tune in and listen.

You may already be in a position where everything has been put on hold, much to your frustration. The reversal of the Hanged Man can indicate a time when you’re getting blocked, stuck or restricted because other people or other circumstances have left you on hold. While you feel resistant, it’s important that you surrender to ‘what is’ and let go of your attachment to how things should be. Be in flow with life, even if it’s not as you expected it (seriously, when does it ever go exactly as you expected!?), and loosen your grip.

If your life has already been on pause for a period, the reversed Hanged Man may come as a positive sign that you can now move forward with a new perspective and a renewed sense of energy. You may find that events line up with more ease and flow, and you’re ready to go again. There may have been a break-through or stark realization about how you need to do things differently. You’re prepared to make those changes and move ahead with a new mindset.

In a reading where a relationship is on hold, the Hanged Man reversed suggests that you are content to wait around… to a point. You realize that this relationship will evolve and, due to its complexities, you cannot rush it. However, you also do not want to wait forever, and you acknowledge that there will come a time when you must decide.

The reversed Hanged Man can also signal that you are stalling a decision or action. You may think you’re waiting until you feel 100% ready – but guess what? You’re probably never going to be 100% ready. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap! Make that decision! Do it before the Universe decides it can’t wait for you.

If the past two years have demonstrated anything, it’s that one of the only constants in life is change. In that respect, this mysterious, moody Scorpio season is bringing more of the same — transformative shifts will abound from October 23, when the sun first moves into the sign of the scorpion, to November 21, when it’s Sagittarius’s time to shine. But this Scorpio season is especially intense, and will both give us an opportunity really come to terms with some of the changes we’ve lived through over the past several months, and help propel us forward into a new season of our lives.

One reason Scorpio season brings up such a deeply layered and powerful energy is that, in a way, the sign has two ruling planets. While traditional astrologers associate the sign of the scorpion with Mars, the Planet of Action and Desire, modern astrologers associate it with Pluto, the Planet of Destruction.  Thinking of Scorpio’s external drive, intensity, and focus and how they move through life illustrates that Martian energy to a T.  But they also crave going deep with people, having that same intensity to get to the heart of the matter or to uncover things in the shadows, which is very Plutonic.  The energy of these two celestial bodies will be very apparent until the end of November, so get ready for some intense awakenings and repressed energies to come forward and make themselves heard.

Mercury, Mars, and Pluto all join the sun in Scorpio this season, making the sign’s characteristics feel extra potent.  We are going to get a huge invitation to look at some of our deepest fears and if any of them are getting in the way of personal transformation. This time of year is centered around evolution, and the only way out of a challenging metamorphosis is through. We’ll be honest: You may experience some growing pains. But we advise you to persevere (honestly, with Scorpio season’s tenacity behind you, you may not be able to help yourself). If you keep walking, you’ll come out on the other side of any challenges you face stronger, and with some much needed clarity.

We’re giving you a few of dates to look out for this season. First, October 30, which is when the sun will square Saturn, the planet of restriction, this can be a tiring, low-energy type of day, so if this is the case, expect this energy to pass over the next 48 hours. Yes, we know, that is the Saturday of Halloween weekend, but just take this as a sign to let your body rest instead of overextending yourself. You can still have your spooky season fun, but expect to sleep in on Saturday morning, or plan to sneak in a midday nap.

Then, on November 4, both the sun and the new moon in Scorpio will oppose Uranus, the Planet of Rebellion and Unexpected Change.  This is a day where we must be aware of things and not tie ourselves down to a pre-set schedule too much, as something may change in an unexpected way and also this planetary connection will bring an element of liberation, rebelliousness, and freedom to the entire month.  If there ever was a time to use go with the flow  as your mantra, it would be now. Embrace change and be open to new opportunities — by doing so, you may be pleasantly surprised with how your day turns out.

Pay close attention to Mercury, the Planet of Communication, as it enters into Scorpio on November 5.  The higher octave of Mercury in Scorpio calls for absolute transparency; however, on the lower levels, it holds its cards tightly to its chest..  Liberation takes place when we free our truths, to create change in our individual lives and in the world.  We may be a little more likely to repeat mistakes we’ve made in the past during this period, so pay extra attention to your decisions and actions this month.

Scorpio season marks the beginning of eclipse season, with the first partial lunar eclipse in Taurus on November 19. This is — you guessed it — yet another sign that things are about to change.  Eclipses are cosmic portals, mixing the past with the present and the future.  During this time, the cosmos will release all the change that has been building up during the entire year, so those who have been resisting it might experience it the most.  And for those of us that have been craving a meaningful shift, there’s no better time than now to initiate it. 

If there’s one thing to work on this Scorpio season, it’s your own flexibility. You won’t be able to anticipate what’s coming for you this month, given that this time in the astrological calendar is often a cosmically-induced shuffle, so do what you can to be prepared for sudden changes. By the time we’re looking at Scorpio season from our review mirrors, we’ll probably have been through some shifts — but we’ll also likely be better for it.

Every year, Libra season — which spans between September 22 and October 22 — offers us a chance to nurture our most important one-on-one relationships. After all, the air sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, and rules the seventh house of partnership. It’s also a time to strive for balance. But as Libra’s moment in the sun comes to a close, a full moon will occur in its opposite/sister sign Aries, the first sign of the zodiac that’s all about winning.A push-pull between partnership and self, as well as a focus on control issues, will be felt in the days around the annual, cardinal fire sign-hosted lunar event, which is exact on Wednesday, October 20 at 10:56 a.m. ET/7:56 a.m.

Here are all the details and how you can best navigate the Aries full moon.

What Full Moons Mean

First, some basics on the astrological significance of a full moon: Because the moon acts as your emotional compass, ruling over your intuition and sense of security, it tends to amplify all of those themes when it’s at its most full and luminous.

Whether you’re encountering ragey drivers, noisy neighbors, or simply finding yourself in the midst of a total WTF moment, full moon energy can spur lots of wacky behavior. But the real dilemma here is that full moons turn up the volume on your emotions — especially the kind that have been neglected and require addressing, stat. For that reason, full moon drama often stems from people projecting — or, more healthfully, opening up about — their pent-up pain, stress, or trauma.

Full moons are also culmination points of regular astrological cycles. Just like your fave Netflix binge, you have various “plots” going on in your life at any given moment, and whichever story began around the corresponding new moon (the opposite of a full moon, when the celestial body isn’t illuminated by the sun from our vantage point and appears completely dark) in the same sign might reach its natural conclusion. For instance, this October 20 full moon in Aries is linked to the April 2021 new moon.

Full moons tend to be intense — especially so if they’re hitting your natal chart in a significant way — but they often serve as valuable checkpoints for looking at deeply-felt emotions and putting the finishing touches on one story before you begin another.

Themes of the October 2021 Aries Full Moon

Fire sign Aries, symbolized by the Ram, is ruled by gung-ho Mars, the dynamic planet of energy, action, aggression, and sex. The sign also serves as the ruler of the first house of self, appearance, personality,  approach to life, and early childhood. So it’s no surprise that Aries are known for being extremely driven, speedy, direct, bold, impulsive, and almost childlike in terms of being innocent or playful. Innately competitive and often athletic, people with strong Aries placements (meaning you have a couple or more personal planets in the sign) are perpetually striving to feel that they’ve “won” or have come in first at whatever it is they’re involved in — be that a game or a conversation. In fact, they’ll actually purposely seek out opportunities to debate or spar with others. Aries is also a cardinal sign, best known for big-picture thinking and project initiation.

Fittingly, the fire sign’s full moon has also been referred to as the Hunter’s Moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, because as Native Americans prepared for months of cold ahead, they saw this moon as the signal to gather meat for winter.

Aries full moons tend to fuel your inner go-getter with assertive, impulsive energy — which, when taken a bit too far, can result in arguments, anger, or aggression. After all, the combination of an already dramatic, emotional full moon and a passionate, driven, competitive sign like Aries can be volatile.

It’s also important to consider the aspects around any full moon. This year, the moon will oppose the very planet that rules it: Mars, which is currently moving through the later degrees of peace- and balance-seeking Libra. This super-action-oriented opposition can make you feel a sense of urgency and determination to do whatever it takes to see that long-held desires are fulfilled yesterday.

If that wasn’t enough, the moon also forms an activating square to transformative Pluto in industrious Capricorn, presenting challenges that could lead to growth. Pluto oversees power and control, among other things, so this lunar moment could have you contending with deep-rooted emotions, increased awareness around toxic patterns, and power struggles.

That said, should you find yourself in the midst of a confrontation — particularly one that pops up out of nowhere — be sure to consider what it’s actually rooted in. Chances are it’s jealousy, paranoia, or a good old-fashioned power play.

Although messenger Mercury ended its retrograde on Monday, October 18, any confusion or miscommunication — particularly within partnerships — that happened over the last three weeks could be front and center during this intense full moon. But Pluto’s job is to burn down whatever’s no longer serving us in order to rebuild, and Mars has us ready to plow ahead, so chances are, anything difficult that arises now might feel very heavy in the moment but could be dealt with relatively quickly.

Who the Aries Full Moon Will Affect the Most

If you were born under the sign of the Ram — approximately March 21 to April 19 — or with your personal planets (the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) in Aries (something you can learn from your natal chart), you’ll feel this full moon more than most. More specifically, if you have a personal planet that falls within five degrees of the new moon (27 degrees Aries), you could feel a blast of assertive energy that would be ideally channeled into pushing forward on big-picture goals as opposed to clashing with others in an attempt to come out on top.

Similarly, if you have strong placements in a fellow cardinal sign — Libra (cardinal air), Capricorn (cardinal earth), or Cancer (cardinal water) — you could feel the energizing and competitive vibes of this full moon. Libra risings, it’s hitting your seventh house of partnership, Capricorn risings, it’s in your fourth house of home life, and Cancer risings, it’s in your eleventh house of networking.

The Balance-Seeking Takeaway

Every month, no matter what sign a full moon falls in, they’re fertile ground for emotional outbursts and loads of drama. And when the transit occurs in a passionate, impulsive, aggressive sign like Aries, the days around the full moon could feel like… a lot. You could find yourself in the midst of outbursts and conflicts you never saw coming. But it also has the potential to charge up empowered moves that push you further down the road to turning an ambitious dream into reality. In short, the intensity — and potential impulsivity — radiating around this event is a case for doing your best to stay grounded and mindful.

As the first sign of the zodiac — the “baby” of all 12 signs — Aries’ instinct is to answer to themselves first and foremost. For those of us who are lifelong people pleasers, there’s a lot to learn from the fire sign. But as Libra season teaches, you do best when your relationships — including the one you have with yourself — are in balance. The Sabian symbol (a system shared by a clairvoyant named Elsie Wheeler that illustrates the meaning of each degree of the zodiac) for the exact spot in Aries where the full moon occurs is “A Large Audience Confronts The Performer Who Disappointed Its Expectations.” In other words, as long as you face this full moon with a commitment to stay true to both yourself and to others, you’ll have a greater shot at coming out on top.

Assess Your Relationships

As we move further into October 2021, we will initially be met by significant obstacles, delays, and stagnation. Many of the celestial powers within the heavens will be asleep, in what we call retrograde phases. However, as we journey forth, many planets will awaken, so by the end of the month, life will finally feel like it is proceeding much more rapidly.Pluto, ruling transformation, then Saturn, ruling perseverance, then Jupiter, ruling expansion, and finally Mercury, ruling communication, will all shake off their slumber to finally bring their blessings back to our lives. The most noticeable retrograde will be that of Mercury, as he backpedals in the zodiac sign of Libra. This means that throughout the entire month, we will be reviewing our relationships and partnerships to assess whether or not they are in balance and we are getting everything we want from them. While we readdress situations and connections from the past, we will have a genuine opportunity to change our path, find more alignment, or else move forward toward better rapports in the future. The choice is up to you.

ARIES:Relationship matters are a top priority for you in October, Aries. With the sun, new moon, Mercury, and Mars all orbiting across the sky, you may be making important plans around partnerships and doing your best work as a team. Existing unions will be more favored than new ones, but single Aries may still have opportunities to align with people who have staying potential. Yet, despite all the momentum moving your unions forward, there will still likely be some confusion or miscommunication within them, as Mercury is retrograde here. Last to note this month will be the arrival of a full moon in your zodiac sign on September 20. This moon will put you in the spotlight as you could achieve a major personal goal. Be grateful as the universe smiles on you. You are so very loved.

TAURUS: Get ready to pick up the pace, Taurus. October draws significant attention to your employment and professional life with the sun, new moon, Mercury, and Mars aiding your productivity. This means you’ll likely see major progress on professional projects, as you juggle many different irons in the fire. However, with our cosmic messenger in a retrograde phase, you could feel that there is confusion or miscommunication around your responsibilities and deadlines, and perhaps some delays or general stagnation too. Lucky for you, the full moon in your sector of rest appears on October 20, helping you to lie low and recharge. Last to note this month will be a growing trend around major commitments and partnerships, with planets turning a corner to spotlight where the two of you are headed.

GEMINI: Open your heart, Gemini. October will likely be a magical month for you, giving you more time for pleasure, hobbies, fun, and romance. With many planets orbiting in your sector of passion—and a new moon arriving here on October 6—you’ll be feeling the universe’s call to enjoy yourself. Single Geminis have a significant opportunity to cross paths with a soul mate or find sexy suitors who light their fire! Committed couples will also be able to bring the spice back into their rapport. The full moon will highlight your social sector on October 20, potentially helping you to attend an exhilarating event where you meet new friends or get to grow closer with the ones you have. Capture the magic, Gemini.

CANCER: October brings a great deal of attention to your domestic life, Cancer. The new moon in this sphere highlights your home and family and will arrive on October 6. Some Cancers may move, fix up their living space, or attend a significant family event. Renovation or stepping in to handle a major family dispute is also possible, as Mars brings fire to this arena. A major professional milestone may manifest near the full moon on October 20—putting your name up in the heavens like it’s been declared from a sky banner! A promotion, new job offer with a competitive firm, award, or recognition may manifest. However, if you need to sign contracts, as long as you wait until after Mercury awakens on October 18, you should be in the clear to proceed happily.

LEO: Feeling the travel bug, Leo? Well, you’re certainly about to! With so much planetary power heating up your sectors of short-distance and long-distance travel, you could be setting forth via quick trips, vacations, or business flights. The new moon on October 6 may help you to set plans and take stock of itineraries, while the full moon on October 20 will likely bring you back home to rest up. If you’re unable to soar freely, you may instead use this planetary energy to make plans for 2022. A different way this could all manifest, though, is that you may instead be especially focused on communications-related projects, academics, or international business. No matter what, you’ll likely be seeing a surge of activity and may end up signing at least one vital contract in the weeks to come.

VIRGO: With your planetary ruler, Mercury, out of whack all month, you’ll likely be feeling confused about which way is up or down, Virgo. As Mercury dances through your sector of finances, you may be seeing confusion around money, income, or your job. However, the new moon in this sector arrives on October 6—and with the sun and Mars also bringing their energy here for most of the month, you’ll have a higher likelihood of being able to push through no matter what the universe throws at you! The full moon this month falls in your investment and assets zone, potentially bringing a surplus or expense near October 20. This moon could also bring news around a bonus, royalty check, or settlement that you’ve been awaiting for about six months to a year. Welcome in the prosperity.

LIBRA: It’s birthday season, Libra, and you’re the ringleader! With so much planetary power in your zodiac sign, you have a rare window in time to advance toward all of your most important personal or professional goals. The most important new moon of the year arrives for you on October 6, opening a doorway to your heart’s hopes and dreams. Assert yourself and be clear about what you’d like to manifest in the year to come. The sun and Mars will bring you an extra dose of magnetism and courage, yet with Mercury retrograde occurring in your zodiac sign, you could be confused about which way is the best one to proceed. Later in the month, a full moon in your partnership zone appears on October 20, helping you grow closer or go your separate ways. Single Libras may have an excellent opportunity to find someone with staying potential.

SCORPIO: October could very well be the slowest month of the year for you, Scorpio. With so much planetary energy packed into your secretive and private sector of rest, you could be enjoying the slower period in order to recharge and relax. Or you may be hard at work developing significant projects and plans that aren’t yet ready for the light of day. With Mercury retrograde taking place, it’s ideal to hold off on making any big decisions until after October 18 anyway. The full moon takes place on October 20, putting a focus upon your employment. A job or project may end, or you could find out that you’re taking on more and being groomed for success. Last but certainly not least to mention will be the arrival of the sun to your zodiac sign on the 23rd, with fiery Mars joining on the 30th. Get ready for your magnetism, sex appeal, and confidence to ignite!

SAGITTARIUS: October may bring a great deal of fun for you, Sagittarius! With so much planetary energy jam-packed into your sector of communities and friendships, it’s clear that you’re the belle of the ball! The new moon arrives on October 6 and may bring a flurry of invites and messages from people who adore and support you. This is an auspicious period to catch up with old contacts—especially with Mercury retrograde in this same sphere. This month’s full moon will dance within the night of October 20, causing your heart and soul to erupt like fireworks in the sky. This full moon spotlights your passionate, creative, and romantic side and will allow you to express it in vivid color. Enjoy everything the universe is bringing to you.

CAPRICORN: Professional matters will be the main focus of October, Capricorn. You’re likely to see a great deal of momentum and success with the sun, Mercury, and Mars combining their energy in tandem. The new moon will arrive on October 6, likely opening the doorway for you to lift higher toward your ambitions, take on a promotion, or learn of a milestone achievement. Yet, with Mercury moving backward in this same sector, you will likely be focused on previous work, bosses, or companies—and may even hear from one of them! If for some reason the retrograde brings about some delays or stagnation, consider them as blessings in disguise. Last to mention will be the arrival of a full moon in your domestic sphere, which rises within the night on October 20. Some Capricorns could move, decide to fix up their space, or spend more time with their kindred

.AQUARIUS: October may bring you the opportunity to travel or switch up your routine, Aquarius! With so much exciting planetary movement touring your sectors of short-distance and long-distance travel, you could be moseying along upon many quick trips, vacations, or business flights. The new moon on October 6 and full moon on October 20 both want to push you out of your comfort zone to learn more about yourself, people, and the world—don’t sit back! Dive into it now if possible, because toward the end of the month, the cosmos will start to highlight your home, family, and domestic life. One last thing to note: due to Mercury’s retrograde phase overshadowing the month, triple check all of your details and leave plenty of time for delays in case flights or transportation aren’t completely on schedule

.PISCES: Financial prosperity is on your October menu, Pisces! It’s time to swim in your pools of riches. At the onset of the month, a great deal of planetary energy takes up residence in your sector of investments and assets, and with the arrival of the new moon here on October 6, you may now hear of a chunk of change coming your way. A bonus, settlement, or loan could be approved. However, be aware of the Mercury retrograde phase, which could obscure some things and bring about confusion. Last to note will be the arrival of a full moon in your income sector on October 20, potentially bringing a bump into your pay grade or news of a new job. Don’t just let the cosmos go to waste—actively pursue more wealth at this time and it could very soon be yours.

Three Of Cups Keywords

UPRIGHT: Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations.

REVERSED: Independence, alone time, hardcore partying, ‘three’s a crowd’.

Three Of Cups Description

In the Three of Cups, three young women are dancing with each other in a circle, raising their cups high in the air in a toast of joy and celebration. They look to one another with appreciation, honor and respect, and are bound by their emotional connection and friendship. There is a sense of lifting each other up and celebrating each woman’s unique contribution to the group. The ground is layered with flowers, fruit and a pumpkin, symbolizing the celebration of an abundant harvest and the goodness in life.

Upright Three Of Cups

The Three of Cups is a card of celebration, friendship, sisterhood, and creative collaborations. Your friends and family are here to support you and lift you up to even higher levels of success. Celebrate with them and enjoy their camaraderie. When the Three of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you are encouraged to gather with your closest friends and have a good time together, talking, laughing, sharing and creating. Together, you give and receive the love, support and compassion each of you needs from one another. You may be inspired to host a girls’ night out, a weekend away, or start a women’s circle so you can join forces with like-minded people. The energy is high, and you’re here to do amazing things together. The Three of Cups often indicates a very sociable period – perhaps a birthday, a wedding, the holiday season or a vacation with friends. See it as your opportunity to let your hair down and forget about your day-to-day commitments and obligations for a while. Instead, spend quality time with friends and family and enjoy yourself!

This card also invites you to collaborate with others on a creative project and inspire one another to reach new heights. Collectively, you are working towards a common goal for the greater good of others, and by reaching out to others and banding together, you can achieve a great deal by sharing your positive energy and passion with the wider community. The Three of Cups is a very creative card, suggesting that you may pursue a creative outlet within a group environment, such as an art class or a dance class. This is a great way to connect with others and to access your creative abilities.

Reversed Three Of Cups

While the upright Three of Cups is a card of friendship and social events, the reversal of this card suggests that you would prefer to go it alone right now. You may have recently spent a lot of time with others and now just need some alone time. Or perhaps you are no longer ‘clicking’ with some of your friends or a social group and are ready to move on. Or sometimes, you might find yourself on the ‘outer’, excluded from other people’s circles and feeling isolated and alone. Honor your desire to step out of the social scene for a while and enjoy this time by yourself so you can get clear on who you most want to connect with in the future.

If you are involved in a creative project, now may be the time to work independently rather than in a group. The reversed Three of Cups can show that your creativity is being stifled, or you are being forced to conform to the group. You may be part of a tight-knit club that does things a certain way and is not open to innovation or alternative approaches. You need to consider whether you are willing to sacrifice your creative abilities in favor of the group’s desires.

If you are experiencing high levels of stress or you’ve been working hard, the reversed Three of Cups appears as a message to take some time off to recuperate and gain the support of friends before returning to reality. You may have been working so hard that you’ve lost your connection with your friends and family. Now is the time to reconnect and reprioritize their love and support. See this card as a reminder to reconnect with the people you care about, let loose and have a good time, without worrying too much about the consequences.

On the other hand, the Three of Cups reversed may signify overindulgence. You may be out most nights partying, doing drugs or drinking heavily when what you need is balance in your life. Be mindful about the longer-term consequences of your actions and ask yourself whether this lifestyle is sustainable. Take a break from the social scene to regroup and get some much-needed sleep.

When it comes to relationship readings, the reversed Three of Cups can sometimes appear when a third person is involved. You may be involved with someone who is already in a relationship with someone else, whether you know it or not. Look to the other cards for more detail. The Seven of Swords signals a betrayal of trust and possible cheating. If you see the Five of Swords, you likely already know about the other relationship, but you are trying to ignore that it exists. If you see the Devil, consider the nature of the relationship as it is likely to be hedonistic and unhealthy to those involved. It is unlikely that this situation is sustainable as ‘three’s a crowd,’ and something has to give.