Feelings interpretation?

INcognito1

Hi! I did a 3 card reading about how my crush feels about me, and since we always hang out with a mutual friend, i couldn't help but check how he feels about her too. I got the following cards on how he feels about me: 8 of wands, 8 of pentacles, 5 of cups
On how he feels about my friend i got: the emperor, 6 of wands reversed and 5 of cups
cups (i also did a row about how he sees her, i got hierophant, 5 of wands reversed and 5 of swords reversed)
I was surprised to see the 5 of cups in both cases.
About my cards, it makes me think he wants to move forward and is ready to put some more effort into our relationship
About my friend's cards, it feels like jealousy? Rivalry? I am really close with my friend, and my crush knows I'm bi - i have no romantic feelings towards my friend but we are usually very touchy, yet at our last hangout my crush was chatting a lot more with her than with me (so i kinda got jealous? Could i be projecting my own feelings or does he see my friend as a rival as the cards make me think?)

Zena_Aquarte

Hey there!
You see the 8 of Wands and 8 of Pentacles as a favorable triad that indicates he is eager to make progress and put effort into the relationship. A hidden fear or remorse from the past may be revealed by the 5 of cups. Your companion may feel insecure or less accomplished in her presence, despite the fact that the 6 of Wands reversed shows he appreciates or views her as a strong presence, according to The Emperor. If the 5 of Cups keeps popping up, it could be a sign that he's having emotional difficulties linked to either of you, or that he feels a twinge of loss or regret in both scenarios. The way you perceive his interactions could be colored by your jealousy. His feelings for you appear more proactive and open to growth, however the cards indicate that he has complicated sentiments for both of you. In tight-knit organizations, it's common to feel envious from time to time. Have an honest chat with him to set the record straight, but also listen to your intuition.
Good luck!🌟

INcognito1

Thank you dear!

JJohnson

Hey there!

Interesting spread you’ve got! Here’s a quick breakdown:

How he feels about you:

8 of Wands: He’s excited and wants to move things forward quickly.
8 of Pentacles: He’s ready to put in the effort to build something solid with you.
5 of Cups: There’s some regret or sadness, maybe about past events or missed chances.

How he feels about your friend:

The Emperor: He sees her as strong and authoritative.
6 of Wands Reversed: There’s a sense of not achieving something or feeling a bit defeated.
5 of Cups: Again, some regret or sadness.

For how he sees her:

Hierophant: He respects her and sees her as someone traditional or wise.
5 of Wands Reversed & 5 of Swords Reversed: He’s avoiding conflict or competition, maybe not wanting to engage in rivalry.

That 5 of Cups showing up in both spreads could mean he’s dealing with some emotional baggage affecting both relationships. Your interpretation makes sense—he’s ready to invest in you but there’s some emotional turbulence.
As for your mutual friend, it could be a mix of jealousy and rivalry, or maybe he’s just trying to figure things out. Your feelings of jealousy might be coloring your interpretation a bit, but the cards do suggest he’s dealing with complex emotions.
Trust your gut and have an open conversation with him to clear the air. Good luck!