Herbal Tarot - Three of Cups - Trillium
You can see the minor arcane cards in
Constellation 3.
Description: Three women are dancing around a large trillium plant while holding a cup in one hand. There is a forest faintly seen in the background.
Significant Details: The cups signify containing emotions or life forces. The trillium plant represents an aphrodisiac and women’s issues.
Keywords: Friendships, Celebration, Community, Abundance
Medicinal Uses: Trillium (Bethroot) “was introduced into European medicine around 1830” by native Americans. It was used for stemming the flow of post-partum hemorrhage, and to treat excessive menstrual flow. It contains steroids that are effective in treating menstrual disorders. It was also used to treat dysentery and diarrhea, and as an aphrodisiac. American Nature Guides Herbs by Anna Kruger.
My Interpretation: This may be a creative time for you. You may feel drawn to celebrate with friends or family during this time. This is also a time of abundance for you. You will do well in projects that you share with others.
Number Significance: 3 – Fertility, Creativity, Growth, Collaboration, Relating to others
Thoughts/Points to Ponder: The 3 of Cups is ruled by Mercury in Cancer. The threes are in Constellation 3 with III Empress, XII Suspended Person, and XI World. 3 – Creativity, Nurturance, Sacrifice, Surrender, Form, Relatedness, Fertility, Limitation, Imagination.