Three of Wands
Three of Wands
On the three of Wands, we see a figure standing on a cliff looking out over the sea to distant mountains. From this height, he sees all that lies ahead.
This is a card of vision and foresight. When we want to see farther, we climb higher. By going up, we not only increase our range and remove ourselves from the immediate situation. We detach and gain perspective.In readings, the three of Wands can tell you to take the long view. Don't react to the heat of the moment, but step back and reconsider. See how the present fits into the greater picture. This card asks you to be a visionary - to dream beyond current limitations. It can indicate premonitions or other intuitions about what is to come. Taking the long view is an aspect of leadership - another meaning of the three of Wands. When we see far, we have the knowledge to guide others to their best future. Someone who knows the way can show it to those who follow.
When you see the three of Wands, know that now is the time to accept your vision and be confident that you can lead others to it. A leader not only sees far, but he is willing to go there first, if necessary.
The three of Wands is also a card of exploration. Compare this figure to the Fool who is also on a cliff edge. The Fool steps out in innocence, not realizing he is going to fall to his fate. The adventurer on the three of Wands is also willing to step out, but with full awareness of what he is doing. His courage is more informed, if less spontaneous. The three of Wands encourages you to move fearlessly into new areas. Let the ships on your horizon take you far out into unknown seas.
The three of wands shows a person standing on a hill gazing far out into the distance. It indicates you in a position of strength as you control what happens around you. This is a card of vision and foresight - looking for greater possibilities. This card asks you to be a visionary - to dream beyond current limitations. The three of wands tells you that now is the time to accept your vision and be confident that you will achieve it. You are being encouraged to move fearlessly into new areas.
Threes represent the idea of creation, gifts, challenges, opportunities and imagination. New directions and growths can take place. There is divine creation and spirituality and a regeneration of creativity.
The Three Wands represents enterprises and business. Negotiations will be successful. Your position in the financial world may be strengthened through a joint venture.
Want a successful partnership or union and to overcome the nagging feeling of fear or apprehension concerning it. Put your energies into constructive ideas or cooperative partnerships that are aligned with you or what you want, and have more faith.
The number Three represents the initial fulfillment of the union of opposites symbolized in the number two. Two lovers come together and a third element, a child, is the fruit of their joining together. This card represents the undertaking of a creative project or goal. It also signifies the change and the challenges represented by this new beginning. Just as having a child is only the beginning of a long lifetime of relationship, the beginning of a new venture is only just the beginning.
Patience. Purpose. Energy to move in new directions. Travel across borders for career or study. Successful enterprise. Remaining emotionally calm, yet mentally alert. Lasting success.
A Card of Luck. Worries will be resolved. Ship will come in. Be more patient. Troubles will soon be at an end.
Products and productivity. Manufacture, sale or distribution of products. Expanding horizons whilst having a stable home base to work from. Accomplishment, strength, rested and unthreatened.
In "love" readings, can indicate looking for new lovers or friends while maintaining an existing relationship.
For a person struggling with the past, the Three of Wands can indicate the Querent becoming at peace with his or her memories. The sun is a symbol of contentment, and it lights up the river, the emotional life, with a warm golden light. The boats represent that part of us which explore deep experience, the man expresses the importance of rooting ourselves in ordinary reality before we attempt metaphysical journeys,
Opportunity. You need to become more aware of the opportunities that exist for you right now. There may be more than you are aware of. To best see and take advantage of them you must concentrate, cooperate and remain open-minded.
The Three of Wands relates to business and enterprise, the successful beginning of a project and the laying of plans for the future. It represents career and life-style, which is full of ideas and energy, opportunities and prospects for the near future looking optimistic. It suggests that a recently begun enterprise is successful. Business may be brisk, and there will be many good ideas. However, the Three of Wands does not know how to get down to work. It wants something out of reach, yet love and care for others is very strong.
The querent may recently have begun a new job, or will receive an offer for a new position soon. Cooperation is key now, and negotiations should be successful. The querent may be a person interested in communication and human relations and the commerce between people. She may also be someone skilled at seeing the connections in life, or someone who seeks to develop and understand connections; where she is, where she has been, and where she is going.
A successful beginning of a project or inspiration and fire of the artist or the inventor. The basis of the work is firmly established and the undertaking can be fearlessly continued.
In its reversed position, the Three of Wands may indicate a lack of cooperation, wasted efforts, delays, or bad luck or obstacles from outside in commercial or communication ventures. The querent may feel a creative block, and find that their goals are hard to reach. Their problem may involve over-confidence, pride, or arrogance on their part. They need to be open to receiving help and input from others, but know at the same time that opposition may come from a person who exploits other people for material gain. There is the possibility of betrayal of an enterprise by a person who had the power to aid it. The querent may have set their expectations too high. Possibly they may need to reset their goals so that they are more realistic. The querent or one near her must deal with difficulties in the exchange of goods or ideas or with matters of trust.
Using brightly coloured crayons, draw a picture of what you need or wish to manifest. Place the drawing under three orange candles on a new moon. Light the candles. When the candles have burned out, an opportunity should present itself. Remember to look with the eyes of a child, because if you look only for the shape you expect your opportunity to take, you might not see it.