Three of Wands
The Three of Wands shows a lone sugar glider assessing distance and ready to leap toward its destination, symbolizing that goals are within reach when one dares to pursue them. Upright, the card indicates plans are progressing, preparation has set the stage for expansion, and now is the time to think big while remaining mindful of remaining challenges. It encourages continued commitment and openness to new opportunities, trusting your prior work will carry you further than expected. Reversed, it warns of anxiety, lack of preparation, and stalled progress, advising breaking tasks into manageable steps and renewed preparation to regain momentum.
Keywords
Card Name
Three of Wands
Animal
Sugar Glider
Fun Fact
Sugar gliders communicate by leaving scent trails and can even vocalize and communicate via physical contact with other members of their colony. They prefer sweet foods like nectar, pollen, acacia, and eucalyptus tree sap but have been known to consume insects and spiders for added protein as well. Sugar gliders are bred as pets but enjoy a stable population in the wild as well.
Keywords
Productivity, Expansion, Effort
Reversed Keywords
Negligence, Setbacks, Restrictions
Meaning
A lone sugar glider looks out at the world around it, clutching three twigs in its tail. It carefully assesses the dangers of where it’s at as well as where it wants to go. The distance may be great, but it knows that so long as it can see the destination ahead, one great leap will carry it to safety. The Three of Wands reminds us that our goals are within reach should we have the bravery to pursue them.
Meaning (Upright)
When upright, the Three of Wands suggests that the user’s plans for the future are well underway and progressing as we speak. You may be gliding along, the end point in sight, and wonder if now is the time to explore even more opportunities while on your current path. You’ve prepared well for this moment. Be aware of challenges that still remain ahead of you, but don’t be afraid to expand your goals in the moment. The work you’ve done to get to this point will carry you further than you first intended, and now is the time to think big. Stay committed to the path and you may be surprised just how far you’ll fly.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Three of Wands is here to inform you that while the path to growth and new heights are in front of you, you are keeping to your initial plans, too anxious to step outside of your comfort zone. Things may have taken an unexpected turn, delaying actions and progress. Perhaps you didn’t prepare as well as you should have, and now plans are screeching to a halt against your will. Work to break down what needs to be done. Complete tasks one by one until they are finished, and take care not to overburden yourself. Lack of preparation got you into this mess, and renewed preparation will get you out of it.
Visual Description
A small squirrel-like creature clings to a gnarled branch that angles across the card. In the upper left a glowing red-yellow ring is pierced by three white, twig-like wands set against a star-speckled cosmic background. Wisps of golden mist and concentric rings float through the dark, warm-hued sky.
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