The Three of Wands is the third card of the wands suit in the minor arcana and represents exploring new territory, expanding your goals, getting out of your comfort zone and results coming in. This card represents a step by step process of pursuing a goal or building a foundation which begins at the Ace of Wands.
So the Three of Wands can be seen as part of the building process along with the Ace and Two of Wands. The Three of Wands is associated with the number three which is connected to things like manifestation, communication and creativity. So this card can represent the manifestation process and the steps involved in this.
The Three of Wands is connected to the element fire and the planet Mars, as it’s associated with taking action, pursuing your goals and taking risks. This card can also represent an opportunity coming to you from a distance or even moving abroad to pursue an opportunity. In love readings this card can represent the developmental process of a relationship and that a foundation is being built.
The Three of Wands Meaning
This card represents the process of creating expansion when it comes to your passions, goals, desires and interests. This involves taking risks, expanding your comfort zone, learning new things and/or a process of trial and error.
The image on the card shows a man looking out over the expansive land before him with three wands at his side. This shows that he’s already achieved success with the goals he’s pursued and is now looking towards his next opportunity for growth. He can also be seen as waiting for the results of his efforts to show up and that while he knows they’re coming, they’re not here quite yet.
So the Three of Wands can show that you’ve taken action and are now waiting to see the results of your efforts. It can signify a waiting period and while you’re waiting you’re also looking into other opportunities to build and create growth with. This card shows the process of development and building a foundation with something you’ve been steadily taking action on.
Therefore, when the Three of Wands comes up in a reading it can mean that things are starting to come together or that they will be very soon in the near future. Alternatively, the Three of Wands can also represent things like waiting, considering other options and/or having to go back to the drawing board. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.
Upright
Following a step by step process, starting to see the results of your efforts, taking things to the next level, development, growth, expansion.
Reversed
Something not going according to plan, having to go back to the drawing board, setbacks, failing, a shift in perspective, starting over.
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