Card 24 • wands

Three of Wands

Brief Description

Three of Wands indicates that choices have been made and actions have been taken, with initial signs pointing toward success while the final outcome remains undecided. The card depicts a period of waiting and anticipation, symbolized by watching for a ship to arrive and wondering whether it will bring treasures or disappointments. During this pause you are advised to use the time productively—help things along where possible and plan your next moves. When reversed, the card cautions about delay, discouragement, bad decisions, and distraction.

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Card Name

Three of Wands

Divinatory meaning

Choices have been made and actions have been taken. Initial responses show early indications of success, but the story isn't over yet. Now it is time to wait and see what happens. Like the figure in the card, you are waiting for your ship to come. Will it be laden with treasures or will the contents fall short of your expectations?

Advice

Make use of this time by doing what you can to help things along and plan for your next step.

Reversed

Delay, discouragement, bad decisions, distraction

Visual Description

A lone figure stands with their back to the viewer, holding three tall staves with gem-like, pointed tips. They gaze out over a glowing sea and a warm, orange sunset that fills the sky with soft clouds. The card has a decorative border with crescent and star motifs at the corners and a small black oval at the top marked with the Roman numeral III.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Barbara Moore, Rann

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