Card 24 • wands

Three of Wands

Brief Description

The Three of Wands represents readiness for the future as the individual moves away from the past and embraces new opportunities. It signifies optimism, vision, and anticipation of success, often arising when there is a desire for change or adventure. Conversely, when inverted, it indicates stagnation and obstacles that prevent progress, suggesting a need to reevaluate one's current situation or plans.

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Upright Meaning

Where the Two of Wands is hesitant, the Three of Wands is listening, watching, and getting ready to go. I think of the three wands with the man as past, present, and future. He’s literally turning his back on everything but the future. It’s interesting that the Three is outside and the Two of Wands is in a castle. The Three has already traveled some distance. There doesn’t seem to be much ahead of him, but I think it’s all about perspective. He sees amazing things. He sees his future, his ideals, and his successes played out ahead of him, and he’s just about to go for it. When this comes up in a reading, it often has to do with having itchy feet. You might be held back by other people, by circumstances beyond your control, or by yourself.

Inverted Meaning

What you’re doing isn’t working. Stuck, stuck, stuck. Whether it’s in a relationship or a job, you hit every possible obstacle and delay, and essentially you’re doing it wrong. Either scrap it or go back to the drawing board.

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