Inside, three chalices

comprising

Destiny’s famous

golden loom.

I see —

the everlasting cloth of Lahi

you weave from precious threads of time.

Anat, Tarumee, Awa‑aki —

I’ll walk upon the path of thine.

I’m grateful for the honor

you show me, sisters.

Please, don’t laugh.

Yes — I am completely honest.

I treasure it.

Sometimes the wrath of the unforgiving

breaks my unrelenting heart.

Still,

your offering —

from the beginning

Until the end —

will be my path.

As in Waite's deck, Smith's artistic interpretation depicts the three women holding golden chalices, dancing together in a circle. In Astore Faber's deck, this circular formation is presented as three orange chalices unified by a single driving force: the red wheel. Intense and vivid, it provides little space for intuitive insight and reason, symbolized by the blue triangle at the center. 

The red enclosure possesses, controls, inspires, and encourages the social motives and inclinations of orange vessels. Meanwhile, the peach-colored waves of healing, the purple waves of universal meaning, the white descending beam - symbolizing purity of intentions, thoughts, and being - and even the yellow skies and clouds of dreams and fantasies remain in the background. 

It is joy. It is a celebration. It is the rightful and deserved jubilee. And yet, something is missing.

Every card in Astore Faber's deck reminds us of life’s ongoing balancing act - of our persistent attempts to reconcile what we consider as positive and negative, creative and destructive - all the ebb-and-flow elements of our existence.

In Three of Cups, this "missing" element is the connection between what a core self - higher consciousness, our soul, and the priorities of physical existence: the pursuit of pleasant experiences and rejection of unpleasant ones. Reunification is inevitable. One may find oneself in a Three-of-Cups state of mind, fully aware of it, while universal priorities, lessons, questions, and paths recede into the background.

The moment is frozen only to melt away with the hand of a clock.

• Take a deep breath and focus on the essence of your question.

• Notice which element of the card draws your attention first.

• Notice which element draws your attention second.

• Close your eyes and observe how your mind processes information.

• Write down the ideas that arise, but this time interpret them through the lens of your question.

• Ideally, the image should awaken the answers you seek. If it doesn’t, you may try again or choose another divination or reasoning method.

Joy

A moment of happiness

A celebration

Emotional instability

Mood swings

Charming disposition

Elusive joy

Long-term therapy

A breakthrough (especially in mental health)

Many specialists (or healthcare workers)are attending.

A private clinic

Gastric conditions

Face and eyes conditions

Any kind of edema

Self-help

Online therapy

Support groups

Low-dose or light medications

Any kind of painting (including digital)

Singing (especially in small groups)

Playing musical instruments (especially string instruments)

Classical music and jazz

Embroidery, jewelry making

Glass work

Alternative long-term relationships

Unwillingness to commit

Altruistic nature of relationships

Friendly, outgoing, extroverted social life

Superficial relationships

Lack of profound care and compassion for others

A small circle of close friends

Superficial friendships

Friendly interactions with family members

Not being particularly close to any of the family members.

Being good friends with siblings (or cousins)

Calm and friendly atmosphere at home

Superficial friendliness at home

Emotional struggles of a family member

Emotional support from the family

Having a challenging relationship with one's father

Being community-oriented and involved in its social life

Artistic community

Trying to find supporters or friends in a community

Organizing celebrations, gatherings, and parties in a community

Art sale

Social connections may be superficial, but still pleasing.

Feeling of not belonging in a current community

Search for a community where one belongs.

Spending much time and money on self-care, therapy, and emotional support

Being easy-going when it comes to spending money

Sharing money with others out of guilt, not compassion

A gift that keeps on giving

Allowance or any financial gifts

A present

Hesitation when it comes to spending money on presents

Fluctuating income

Work in the art or mental health field.

Production work (convener, especially in the food and drink industry)

Recycling facilities

Charity and non-profit organizations (mostly administrative and organizational work)

Difficulty finding meaningful employment

Desire to work in the art industry (of any kind)

Film production or similar work

Party organizing or catering

Being educated in multiple fields

Maintaining interest in multiple fields

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Arts education

Learning about the arts/ developing artistic skills

Learning about psychology or similar subjects

Superficial learning

Superficial reading

Obtaining skills but having a hard time maintaining them.

Any kind of mindfulness or meditation learning

A neighborhood with many trees

Old or historic neighborhood

A fountain

A city center that is buzzing with life

Overall, a friendly place to live

Superficial friendliness

Clinic, private hospital, any kind of support resort

Hotel or resort

A treatment center (especially to treat mental health issues or addiction)

People-related crimes

An attempt to restore a neighborhood

A friendly, welcoming church or congregation

One may receive multiple opportunities to improve one's life.

Family presents a wonderful opportunity.

An opportunity to learn from one's mistakes

An opportunity to help oneself resolve emotional and psychological issues

A teachable moment

Feeling disappointed because of a missed opportunity

Being in a process of spiritual growth and development

Assisted spiritual development

Being a part of a spiritual group

Being deceived by people who promise spiritual development

Breathing techniques

Meditation apps

Developing emotional and mental stability

Emotional healing

Celebration of life

Developing spiritually and psychologically

Helping others (emotional, psychological, spiritual support)

Helping others celebrate special moments of their lives

Overcoming emotional challenges

Overcoming betrayal by friends or family members

Looking for a meaningful place in a community

Breaking cycles of superficial relationships

Breaking cycles of negative emotional patterns

Finding joy in life in any circumstance

Finding creative outputs to help others

Helping oneself or others to heal from depression

Restoring peace in a community or bringing the community together

Helping children in need

Providing emotional support to those who need it

The decision requires a meeting.

The decision will come after a time of rest.

There are many suitable choices, just pick one.

Emotions prevent one from making a decision.

Settle down emotions, calm down, then decide.

Stagnation is caused by overwhelm.

Three days

Three weeks

Three months

Wednesday

Tuesday Evening

Weekend

A process is moving more slowly than expected.

Take time to celebrate

Bring friends together

Organize a positive meeting.

Create a positive environment for this process.

Emotions may be overwhelming, but you can calm yourself.

Take time to meditate on joy, peace, and kindness.

It is up to you to make your life a more positive experience.

Distractions

Emotions are too overwhelming, leading to a focus on enjoyable experiences and avoidance of challenging ones.

Superficiality of any kind

Addiction (specifically caused by group influence)

Mental illness (specifically the ones causing mood swings)

An overall positive outcome

Pay attention to details; you may have missed something.

A celebration

A temporary success

Change in strategy towards a more socially oriented path

A temporary moment of love, joy, and satisfaction

We all possess the answers we seek — even if we’re tired of hearing that phrase, it remains true. Those answers may be tiny flickers in the dark or bright as the sun. Sometimes, to understand the nudges and clues of our subconscious mind, intuition, the Universe, god, or the spirit world (whatever you prefer), we need a tool. Tarot — in this case, Tarot of the Fool by Astore Faber — can become that tool. It can help us awaken, clarify, or interpret those answers.

Still, tarot is just a tool — a way of playing with symbols and letting the mind speak in its own language. It’s not meant to replace professional guidance, medical or otherwise. If something in your life needs real‑world attention, please turn to someone qualified to help. The cards can offer insight, but the choices — and the responsibility — remain yours.