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Ace of Cups, Two of Cups, Three of Cups

Peter Answers is a free online fortune teller that can be accessed online any time. It’s hard to say exactly how he knows what he knows, there simply isn’t a guidebook that explains how he does it. But whatever the secret to Peter Answer it is fun to play with him to see how he can shock you with his answers. But sometimes you need to look at the real side of fortune telling, which is why I occasinoally look into the meaning of tarot cards.

Those who like canoing, kayaking and other river sports know that there are areas of the river where the water flows in a dangerous circular motion called a cyclone. Instead of moving forward, it turns back on itself. In the real world this can happen too; we can get stuck in emotional hydraulics. The Four of Cups represents these periods of self-absorption.

If you are self-absorbed, you tend to point everything back to yourself - your own interests and desires. On this card, we see a man who doesn’t know the cup is being offered to him. He misses this gift because he’s turned into himself. In readings, the Four of Cups can indicate that you are wrapped up in your own world.

In some situations, you must focus on yourself. When life is too stressful, you need to devote time and energy to yourself or you will feel overwhelmed. The Four of Cups can represent a positive period of self-reflection and renewal. By taking the time to go within to dream, muse and reflect, you restore your emotional balance.

The Four of Cups is sometimes a sign of apathy. You don’t really care much about anything. Your life seems stale and flat because you’ve lost interest in the activities that used to bring you pleasure. You’re not motivated to make much of an effort in any direction. At these times, the Four of Cups can show that you’re stuck emotionally. You need something to focus on that will so engage your mind and heart that your path down river becomes clear again. Open yourself to your surroundings. Soon you will be on your way again.

The actions of the Four of Cups is being self-absorbed, concentrating on your own feelings, wanting for yourself, being unaware of others, giving out little, withholding affection, seeing only your point of view, ignoring gifts and blessings.

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Ace of Cups
Two of Cups

So as I have mentioned before I like other fortune tellers other than Peter Answers. I am fascinated by those who can read the tarot cards and as part of learning more about them I am going through and documenting what each of the cards mean. Of course the magic of having your fortune told is that the fortune teller doesn’t just tell you what the cards mean they truly read all of the signs to offer you a fortune that is most likely to come to fruition.

There are three cards in the tarot that focus on the aspect of the group - each from a different point of view. It’s the formal approach for the Hierophant, teamwork for the Three of Pentacles, and for the Three of Cups, it’s emotions. How does it feel like to join with others? What is friendship and community? These questions are answered by the Three of Cups.

On the Three of Cups there are three women dancing together in a circle. Their arms reach out to each other to connect their feelings, which is represented by the Cups. In many settings, women create and nurture the social glue that bonds people together. These dancing women are a symbol of coming together in love. (Of course, these feelings do not only relate to woman.)

When doing a tarot spread, the Three of Cups can signify a friend or the feelings associated with friendship. This card can represent community - the network of support created when we interact with others. It can be any group in which the members feel a bond. 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 tarot card also express joy and high spirits. Such feelings are not limited to groups, but can be especially strong there. Celebrations 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.

The actions of the Three of Cups are feeling exhuberant, enjoying friendship and valuing community. Some of the cards you don’t want to see matched with the Three of Cups are the Hermit, the Nine of Wands, and the Three, Six or Nine of Swords.

So next in my series of evaluating the meaning of tarot cards instead of focusing on Peter Answers, after previously evaluating the Ace of Cups I turn to the Two of Cups.

The Two of cups is all about connection, truce and attraction.

What is interesting about the Two of Cups is that to really understand it, all one needs to do is to peer at the image on the card. It is of a woman and a man gazing lovingly into each others eyes, preparing to share their cups (emotions). This is the very essence of romantic beauty and sexual attraction. There is am amazing amount of energy between them. The Two of Cups shows power and beauty that is forged when two people come together. If you are a lover, then the Two of Cups is the card you want to see in your spread. In fact, the Two of Cups is basically the minor arcana equivalent of the Lovers card.

In addition to the obvious romance, this card carries a deeper meaning as well. Whenever two forces of any kind come together there is the potential for bonding, whether it is two people, two groups, two ideas, whatever. When reading, the Two of Cups informs you to look for connections in your life of any kind, mostly one on one connections. When you see the Two you know you are not supposed to be alone or apart with anything. It’s all about those connections. Have you had a spat with someone? Reach out to them and get back together. Are you struggling between two choices? Figure it out and seek to reconcile them.

One thing to keep in mind is that while the Two of Cups is usually welcome in a reading, it can sound a warning. Remember, there is a lot of energy in Two. All it takes is to stand next to two people in love to know that. Hence the term, “Two is company, three is a crowd.” Ensure that their natural tendancy to pair off does not create discord in your own life.

If you are looking for love, go to a love fortune teller and hope for the Two of Cups!

I haven’t been doing much of the free online fortune teller Peter Answers lately, but what I have been doing is reading up on one of the tools of the trade for fortune tellers and that is tarot cards. Since Peter Answers has been described as a virtual tarot this only makes sense that I would dabble in this area.

As you probably know, a tarot deck is grouped by Major Arcana, Wans, Cups, Swords and Pentacles. I have decided to start my foray into the tarot by looking at Cups. We start with the Ace of Cups.

The Ace of Cups is a harbinger of possibilities, particularly in the area of being in tune, being intimate and of having deep feelings, compassion and of course love. When using it in readings it shows that you are emotionally aware although you may not yet know it. When you are made aware of it, it could take any form, you can’t be sure. It could be an attraction towards another, a simple strong feeling, true knowing, or a sympathetic reaction. It could even be an offer or a gift or a surprise encounter!

When you see the Ace of Cups you need to take a deep look at your life and see how the energy could work for you. Because this card means love people assume it means romance but that is not always the case, it may just mean a strong connection with another. Find ways to connect with others. Have someone you need to forgive? Forgive them! When you see the Ace you know the fortune teller is telling you your time is here.

The Ace of cups also portends inner attunement and spirit. The Cups translate to the suit of hearts and the Ace is the card that means a direct knowing that can only begin in the heart. You need to trust yourself. Find way to explore your own thoughts and your connections with your spirit. Allow your strong emotions to take you in a different direction. Embrace the love of the Ace of Cups.

Emotional force, intuition,intmacy and love are the hallmarks of the Ace of Cups.