The Five of Cups is the card of loss, regrets and disappointments. Often it appears when we go to war with life, when we refuse to accept that things sometimes don't go the way we want them to go. The 3 of Cups is often associated with groups of women, friends and like-minded people and it represents people we love and people who love us. Together, they may suggest a process of moving from emotional pain or disappointment toward healing and finding support from loved ones.

• Emotional disappointment and healing
• Overcoming past sorrows
• Finding solace in the company of friends or a supportive community
• Reconnecting with friends after a setback
• Alleviating feelings of loss by socializing
• Forgiveness
• A shared experience of grief or mourning
• Leaning on friends through challenging emotional times
• Personal growth following a period of disappointment or loss
• A friend in need
• Feeling better after a period of difficulty
• Reconciliation
• Repairing a broken relationship, often with the help of others
• Letting go of grudges
• Providing comfort to a friend
• Joining a supportive group of people during a challenge
• Feeling supported despite difficulties
• A third person in a relationship
• Expressing difficult emotions

The elements of the cards are Water (Five of Cups) and Water (Three of Cups). When two water cards appear together, it signifies a strong emphasis on the water element, which represents emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind. In this combination water appears to be healing and nurturing. It suggests a supportive energy for emotional healing and growth. It signifies a time of self-care, compassion, and addressing emotional needs. This combination can indicate the presence of a supportive network or the need to seek emotional support from loved ones.